The Santa Clara County Library District is excited to bring you Virtual Author Talks, a front-row seat to conversations with some of today's most inspiring and imaginative voices. Join us from wherever you are and explore the stories, ideas, and creative journeys that shape remarkable books and the people who write them.
Why Join a Virtual Author Talk?
- Participate anytime, anywhere.
- Hear directly from bestselling authors and award-winning authors.
- Learn about their creative process, challenges, and inspirations.
- Participate in interactive Q&A sessions.
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Over the years, our Virtual Author Talks have featured an extraordinary range of creators, including writers, travelers, actors, culinary icons, and cultural voices. Each conversation offers a unique perspective and memorable insights, making these sessions one of our most loved library programs.
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Rick Steves: Embark on travel adventures to iconic destinations. - Lidia Bastianich: Savor the flavors of Italian cuisine and culture.
- Charles Duhigg: Supercommunicator and sharp observer of human behavior.
- Karin Slaughter: The master of psychologically intense crime thrillers.
- Matt Dinniman: Creator of imaginative science-fantasy adventures inspired by role-playing game worlds.
- John Stamos: Dive into a world of entertainment with this beloved Full House actor.
- Malala Yousafzai: Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Activist.
- Shelby Van Pelt: Discover heartwarming tales of love and loss.
- Brad Taylor: Storyteller of intense, fast-moving action that keeps readers on edge.
- Lori Gottlieb: Gain valuable insights into human psychology and relationships.
More of our previous Virtual Author Talks can be viewed here.
Stay Tuned for More
While you might have missed the previous Virtual Author Talks, you can register for our upcoming talks. Featured authors are listed below in bold:
- Tuesday, September 8 at 4 p.m. - 2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner Daniel Kraus
- Tuesday, September 15 at 1 p.m. - Priya Parker
- Thursday, September 17 at 11 a.m. - Yasmine Cheyenne
- Thursday, September 24 at 4 p.m. - Award-Winning Children's Author Lucky Diaz (English)
- Thursday, September 24 at 4 p.m. - Premiado autor de libros para niños Lucky Diaz (en español)
- Thursday, October 1 at 4 p.m. - Veronica Roth
- Tuesday, October 6 at 11 a.m. - Food Network Chef Joe Sasto
- Thursday, October 8 at 11 a.m. - Carolyn Russo
- Tuesday, October 13 at 11 a.m. - David Epstein
- Thursday, October 22 at 4 p.m. - Cherie Dimaline
- Tuesday, October 27 at 11 a.m. - Mark Groves
We're continually adding new authors every month. Follow the Santa Clara County Library District on social media to stay informed.
