The Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System Presents
Connecting readers and authors throughout Palm Beach County
The Library’s beloved flagship author event series, Writers LIVE!, is back for its 18th year, celebrating the joy of books and the connections they create within our community. Running from January through April 2026, this year’s exciting lineup features a diverse array of bestselling, critically acclaimed and award-winning authors who will share insights into their works, writing journeys and inspirations. Events will be hosted across various branch locations, offering an intimate and enriching experience for attendees.
In-person events will include a chance to support local and independent booksellers, Classic Bookshop and Murder on the Beach, which will provide featured titles for purchase. Every book sold directly supports the authors and booksellers, while a percentage of proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library. This contribution helps fund essential library programs, services and activities that promote literacy and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow book lovers, discover your next great read, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with some of the literary world’s most celebrated voices. Visit the Writers LIVE! page to learn more about our participating authors and register!
Participating Authors
Tracy Clark
An in-conversation event with award-winning author, Tracy Clark, as she discusses her latest thriller, Edge, the next installment in the Detective Harriet Foster series, where a tainted drug starts claiming lives across the city, and Detective Foster and her team must race to track down the source before it takes one of their own. Moderated by Oline Cogdill. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Tue, Dec 30.
Register for Tue, Jan 13, 2:00 pm
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Check out more books by Tracy Clark.
Find her on social media!
Facebook: TClarkWrites
Instagram: @tclarkwrites
Bluesky: tracyc1.bsky.social
Website: https://tracyclarkbooks.com/
James Grippando
New York Times bestselling author, James Grippando, discusses his latest legal thriller "The Right to Remain," the next installment in the exciting Jack Swyteck series. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Registration opens Jan 06.
Register for Tue, Jan 20, 2:00 pm.
West Boca Branch
Check out more books by James Grippando.
Find him on social media!
Facebook: JGrippando
Instagram: @jamesgrippando
Website: https://www.jamesgrippando.com/
Alex Kershaw
Award-winning author and journalist Alex Kershaw discusses his newest book "Patton's Prayer," an epic story of courage, resilience, and faith during the Second World War. Books available for purchase. A book signing will follow. Sponsored by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial. Registration for the Jan 21 event opens Jan 07, and registration for the Jan 26 event opens on Jan 12.
Register for Wed, Jan 21, 2:00 pm
Jupiter Branch
Register for Mon, Jan 26, 6:00 pm
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Check out more books by Alex Kershaw.
Find him on social media!
Twitter: @kershaw_alex
Instagram: @alexkershawauthor
Website: https://alexkershaw.com/
For more information and to learn more about these authors, visit here: Writers LIVE!
