The Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System Presents:
“Connecting readers and authors throughout Palm Beach County”
Writers LIVE!, the Library’s flagship author event series, returns for its 16th year of bringing the community together with authors and their books. The 2024 line-up of bestselling, critically acclaimed and award-winning authors will be discussing their work between January and April across branch locations. Local, independent booksellers will have featured titles available for purchase. A percentage of each sale will be donated to the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library, directly benefiting library services and activities and encouraging the love of reading. Register online at pbclibrary.org to attend these events!
Jonathan Santlofer
Wed, Jan 10, 6:00 PM
Glades Road Branch
International bestselling author and artist, Jonathan Santlofer, discusses his latest thrilling story of masterpieces, masterminds and mystery, "The Lost Van Gogh". Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Wed, Dec 27.
Check out more books by Jonathan Santlofer.
More information on Jonathan Santlofer can be found at: Jonathansantlofer.com
James Grippando
Wed, Jan 17, 1:30 PM
West Boynton Branch
New York Times bestselling author, James Grippando, discusses his latest legal thriller, "Goodbye Girl", a contentious intellectual piracy case that leads to an unsolved murder. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Wed, Jan 3
Check out more books by James Grippando
More information on James Grippando can be found at:
Facebook: @jgrippando
Instagram: @jamesgrippando
Kate Alice Marshall
Tue, Jan 30, 6:00 PM
Wellington Branch
An in-conversation event with Kate Alice Marshall, as she discusses her latest novel, "No One Can Know", a thrilling tale of three sisters, two murders and too many secrets to count. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Tue, Jan 16.
Check out more books by Kate Alice Marshall
More information on Kate Alice Marshall can be found at:
Instagram: @kmarshallarts
Jeffrey Blount
Thu, Feb 08, 11:00 AM
Greenacres Branch
Award-winning author and Emmy award-winning television director, Jeffrey Blount, discusses his groundbreaking novel, "Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way", a story of failure, self-discovery, empowerment and the possibility of redemption. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Thu, Jan 25.
More information on Jeffrey Blount can be found at:
Facebook: @jblountauthor
Instagram: @jeffreyeblount
Twitter: @JEBlount
Hank Phillippi Ryan
Sat, Feb 10, 11:00 AM
Lantana Road Branch
USA Today bestselling author and award-winning investigative reporter at Boston's WHDH-TV, Hank Phillippi Ryan discusses her recent suspenseful mystery novel, "One Wrong Word". Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Sat, Jan 27.
Check out more books by Hank Phillippi Ryan
More information on Hank Phillippi Ryan can be found at:
Facebook: @HankPhillippiRyanAuthor
Instagram: @hankpryan
Twitter: @HankPRyan
Susannah Marren
Tue, Feb 13, 2:00 PM
West Boynton Branch
Susannah Marren discusses her novel, "Maribelle's Shadow", a story of secrets, deception, and family loyalty set in Palm Beach. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Tue, Jan 30.
Check out more books by Susannah Marren
More information on Susannah Marren can be found at:
Facebook: @SusanShapiroBarash
Instagram: susanshapirobarash
Allison Pataki
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
Wed, Feb 21, 2:00 PM
Gardens Branch
New York Times bestselling author, Allison Pataki, discusses her latest novel, "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post", and will give a sneak peek of her upcoming novel, "Finding Margaret Fuller". Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Wed, Feb 7.
Check out more books by Allison Pataki
More information on Allison Pataki can be found here:
Facebook: @AllisonPatakiPage
Instagram: @allisonpataki
Twitter: @AllisonPataki
Lisa Black
Fri, Feb 23, 2:00 PM
Main Library
Lisa Black is a forensic scientist, crime scene investigator and New York Times bestselling author. Her latest novel, "The Deepest Kill", is a riveting thriller of conspiracy, deception and murder. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Fri, Feb 9.
Check out more books by Lisa Black
More information on Lisa Black can be found at:
Facebook: @LisaBlackBooks
Katherine Reay
Tue, Mar 12, 2:00 PM
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
Known for her masterful storylines and expert characterization, national bestselling author Katherine Reay discusses her latest novel, "The Berlin Letters", about a CIA code breaker's journey during the Cold War. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Tue, Feb 27.
Check out more books by Katherine Reay
More information on Katherine Reay can be found here:
Facebook: KatherineReayBooks
Instagram: @katherinereay
Chris Pavone
Wed, Mar 27, 6:00 PM
West Boca Branch
New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Chris Pavone, discusses "Two Nights in Lisbon", an international thriller about a woman under pressure, how she acts, who believes her and what she will resort to when everything is on the line. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens TWed, Mar 13.
Check out more books by Chris Pavone
More information on Chris Pavone can be found here:
Instagram: @chris.pavone
Facebook: @AuthorChrisPavone
Mary Kubica
Sat, Apr 06, 3:30 PM
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
New York Times bestselling author, Mary Kubica, discusses her latest thriller about an ICU nurse uncovering a patient's frightening past, "She's Not Sorry". Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Sat, Mar 23.
Check out more books by Mary Kubica
More information on Mary Kubica can be found here:
Facebook: @MaryKubicaAuthor
Instagram: @marykubica
Twitter: @MaryKubica
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Tue, Apr 16, 6:00 pm
Gardens Branch
From the New York Times bestselling author of "Seinfeldia", Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her newest book, "So Fetch", the story of one of the most iconic teen comedies of all time, "Mean Girls", and how it defined a generation. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Tue, Apr 2.
Check out more books by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
More information on Jennifer Keishin Armstrong can be found here:
Instagram: @jmkarmstrong
Twitter: @jmkarmstrong
James Barry
Sat, Apr 20, 11:00 am
Lantana Road Branch
James L. Barry, the long-running illustrator for the best-selling “Warriors” graphic novel series, discusses his work as an illustrator, comic book and storyboard artist. Bring your best “Warriors” illustrations to showcase! Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Sat, Apr 6.
Check out more books illustrated by James Barry
More information on James Barry can be found here:
Instagram: @JamesLBarry
Abbi Waxman
Sat, Apr 27, 2:00 pm
Wellington Branch
USA Today bestselling author, Abbi Waxman, discusses her hilarious and insightful new novel, "Christa Comes Out of Her Shell". Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Sat, Apr 13.
Check out more books by Abbi Waxman
More information on Abbi Waxman can be found here:
Instagram: @abbiwaxman
Twitter: @amplecat
