Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library invites book enthusiasts to embark on a literary journey with its Virtual Author Talk Series, starting February 2024. This monthly spectacle features bestselling, award-winning authors from around the world, covering a diverse range of genres. Program details can be viewed now at https://barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org/author-talk/ and https://libraryc.org/barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.

April’s Literary Talks:

1. Colum McCann & Diane Foley, American Mother – American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, an image that became one of the most iconic of the 21st century. – Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 2 PM ET
2. Xochitl Gonzalez, Anita de Monte Laughs Last – Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. – Date: Wednesday, April 17^th Time: 8 ET

May’s Literary Talks *If there is sufficient demand for any of the May talks, the library may host one or more of these*:

1. Douglas Brunt & debut non-fiction work, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel – This instant bestseller reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s great inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. — Date: Wednesday, May 1 Time: 3 PM ET
2. Nina Simon — Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door . . .  chat with the author about her lighthearted whodunnit The Mother-Daughter Murder Club about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. – Date: Wednesday, May 8 Time: 7 PM ET
3. Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.Kuang) chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface – Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 7 PM ET

Why You Can’t Miss This:

• Global Voices, Diverse Tales: Join bestselling authors in a monthly celebration of fiction and nonfiction diversity.
• Frequency of Literary Delight: Engage with your favorite authors two to three times a month in dynamic virtual sessions.
• Interactive Brilliance: Ask questions directly to authors, turning each session into a dynamic dialogue.
• In-Person Thrills: Select talks available for in-person viewing at the library via media services.
• On-Demand Access: Enjoy instant access to recorded talks from literary giants like Rebecca Serle, Stephanie Land, Actor John Stamos, Ruth Ware, Cassandra Clare, William Kent Krueger, and more.

This program series is made possible through financial support from the Friends of the Cameron County Public Library/Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. For event details, visit https://libraryc.org/barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.