The Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System Present:Writers LIVE! 2017

The Writers LIVE! series is now in its ninth year of bringing the community together with authors and their books. From Jan-May of 2017 a dynamic line-up of best-selling, critically acclaimed, and award-winning authors will be visiting libraries throughout the county to discuss their latest works, chat with you, and sign books.
This series is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System, Inc.
Registration for Craig Johnson
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Craig JohnsonGlades Road BranchTue, May 23, 1:00 pm This best-selling author of the "Longmire" mysteries, basis for the hit television series "Longmire," discusses "The Highwayman: A Longmire Story." Preregister beginning Tue, May 09. |
PAST EVENTS
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Wine & Words with Andrew GrossMain LibrarySat, Jan 14, 5:30 pm Enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments with this New York Times best-selling author as he talks about his latest book "The One Man." Food and drinks at 5:30 pm, followed by an author talk and book signing. All proceeds from the event will go towards library activities sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Tim DorseyJupiter BranchMon, Feb 06, 3:00 pm Gardens Branch Mon, Feb 06, 6:30 pm Tim Dorsey will talk about his latest book in the Serge Storm series, "Clownfish Blues." Preregister beginning Mon, Jan 23. |
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Jonathan BalcombeWest Boca BranchFri, Feb 10, 2:00 pm Author and scientist Jonathan Balcombe discusses his NY Times best-seller, "What a Fish Knows: The Inner Lives of our Underwater Cousins." Preregister beginning Fri, Jan 27. |
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Sheri FinkHagen Ranch Road BranchMon, Feb 13, 6:00 pm Best-selling author Sheri Fink discusses her book, "Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital." Preregister beginning Mon, Jan 30. |
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Diane RehmHagen Ranch Road BranchWed, Feb 15, 6:00 pm Beloved radio host Diane Rehm discusses her best-selling memoir, "On My Own." Preregister beginning Thu, Feb 01. |
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April SmithOkeechobee Blvd. BranchThu, Feb 16, 2:00 pm This best-selling author and Emmy-nominated television writer and producer will discuss her latest novel "Home Sweet Home." Preregister beginning Thu, Feb 02. |
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Pam JenoffWest Boynton BranchWed, Feb 22, 1:00 pm This internationally best-selling author discusses her latest novel, "The Orphan’s Tale." Preregister beginning Wed, Feb 08. |
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Kaitlyn GreenidgeMain LibraryThu, Feb 23, 6:30 pm This critically acclaimed debut novelist will discuss her book, "We Love You, Charlie Freeman." Preregister beginning Thu, Feb 09. |
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Jade ChangLantana Road BranchSun, Mar 05, 2:30 pm This critically acclaimed novelist will discuss her debut book, "The Wangs vs. the World." Preregister beginning Fri, Feb 17. |
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Diana Abu-JaberLantana Road BranchThu, Mar 09, 2:00 pm This award-winning writer will discuss her culinary memoir, "Life Without a Recipe: A Memoir of Food and Family." Preregister beginning Thu, Feb 23. |
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Holly BrownWest Boynton BranchThu, Mar 16, 2:00 pm This critically acclaimed thriller writer will discuss her latest book, "This Is Not Over." Preregister beginning Thu, Mar 02. |
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Derek PalacioLantana Road BranchMon, Mar 20, 6:30 pm Derek Palacio discusses his critically-acclaimed debut novel, "The Mortifications." A book signing will follow. Preregistration begins Mon, Mar 6, 10:00 am. |
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Peter HellerGardens BranchMon, Mar 27, 6:30 pm This best-selling novelist will discuss his new book, "Celine." Preregister beginning Mon, Mar 13. |
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Joy FieldingLantana Road BranchMon, Apr 03, 2:00pm This best-selling author will talk about her latest book, "She’s Not There." Preregister beginning Mon, Mar 20. |
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Sharon WeinbergerGardens BranchTue, Apr 04, 6:30 pm This national security journalist and Harvard fellow will discuss "The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency That Changed the World." Preregister beginning Tue, Mar 21. |
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Davis BunnGlades Road BranchWed, Apr 05, 2:00 pm Internationally best-selling author Davis Bunn discusses his latest novel, "Miramar Bay." A book signing will follow. (90 min.) Preregistration begins Wed, Mar 22. |
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Robert DugoniWest Boca BranchWed, Apr 12, 2:00 pm This best-selling author will discuss his new book, "The Trapped Girl." Preregister beginning Wed, Mar 29. |
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Palm Beach PerilHagen Ranch Road BranchSat, Apr 15, 2:00 pm Best-selling novelist Meg Gardiner hosts a panel of debut thriller writers. Oline Cogdill of the Sun-Sentinel moderates. A book signing will follow. (90 min.) Preregister beginning Fri, Mar 31. |
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Karen WhiteWest Boynton BranchTue, Apr 18, 2:00 pm This New York Times best-selling novelist will talk about her new book, "The Night the Lights Went Out." Preregister beginning Tue, Apr 04. |
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Julie JamesWellington BranchWed, Apr 26, 6:30 pm This best-selling contemporary romance writer discusses her new book, "The Thing About Love." Preregister beginning Wed, Apr 12. |
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Wendy WaxWest Boynton BranchTue, May 02, 2:00 pm This best-selling novelist will discuss her new book, "One Good Thing." Preregister beginning Tue, Apr 18. |