Author Events

Author Events

Virtual Author Talks

Virtual Author Talks: David Brooks and his book How To Know A Person

Virtual Author Talk: David Brooks

Jan 13th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join us for an online discussion with bestselling author David Brooks on his book How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
Virtual Author Talks: Julia Hotz and her book The Connection Cure

Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz

Jan 20th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Event
Join Julia Hotz in discussion about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
Virtual Author Talks: Liz Moore and her book The God of the Woods

Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore

Jan 28th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Join Liz Moore to discuss her latest novel, The God of the Woods.

Distinguished Author Series

The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) is proud to host the yearly Distinguished Author Series. SCCLD welcomes writers whose works spark thought-provoking ideas and conversations. These barrier-breaking authors come from different and diverse backgrounds, with stories that will captivate and inspire. Each author talk will be followed by an audience participation opportunity for questions and answers.

The Distinguished Author Series is Free and open to the public.

Silicon Valley Reads

Silicon Valley Reads is a community engagement program that features books and an annual theme to bring people together by providing more than 100 free, public events each year in February and March. Events for all ages include author talks, book clubs, art/music events, community activities, arts and crafts, movies, and creative events or activities based on the theme each year.

 

Silicon Valley Reads

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NoveList Book Recommendations

Find great new fiction and non-fiction titles to enjoy, lists of award winners, read-alikes, book club discussion guides, and much more!

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