GPL Author Talks
We're excited to offer a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. All Author Talks are streamed live allowing for engagement with the authors. While most are virtual-only events, we will offer some group viewings.
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Upcoming Virtual Author Talks
Virtual Author Talk with Karin Slaughter
Tues | July 14 | 7pm
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.
Virtual Author Talk with Reyna Grande
Thurs | July 16 | 2pm
In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.
Virtual Author Talk with Rachael DeVaux
Wed | July 29 | 2pm
Join us for an energizing virtual conversation with Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael’s Good Eats. Her newest book, The High Protein Plate, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protein into their diet.
Virtual Author Talk with Paula J Johnson
Tues | Aug 4 | 2pm
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.
Virtual Author Talk with Holly Capelle
Thurs | Aug 6 | 2pm
Connect with your food like never before by diving into the art of preserving. In her new book, Preserving the Seasons, author and cook Holly Capelle offers a comprehensive guide to canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, pickling, and more!
Virtual Author Talk with Lucy Foley
Thurs | Aug 27 | 2pm
Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.
Virtual Author Talk with David O. Stewart
Tues | Sept 1 | 2pm
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Virtual Author Talk with Jenny Martinez
Thurs | Sept 3 | 2pm
Bring the vibrant, comforting flavors of an authentic Mexican kitchen straight to your home! Join us for a mouth-watering, lively conversation with viral social media star Jenny Martinez as we dive into her celebrated debut cookbook, My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style.
Virtual Author Talk with Daniel Kraus
Tues | Sept 8 | 7pm
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Virtual Author Talk with Lucky Diaz
Tues | Sept 24 | 7pm
Grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.
Virtual Author Talk with Lucky Diaz (en espanol)
Tues | Sept 24 | 8pm
Agarra un puñado de monedas y prepárate para bailar por la calle. Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad y la diversión del verano con Lucky Diaz, músico ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY y autor del sensacional libro ilustrado bilingüe, Paletero Man.