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Markus Zusak is the author of six books, including the international bestseller, The Book Thief, which spent more than a decade on the New York Times bestseller list, and is translated into more than forty languages—establishing Zusak as one of the most successful authors to come out of Australia. To date, Zusak has held the number one position at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, the New York...

Join us for an evening of poetry featuring local poets. Hosted by author and poet Collin Kelley, this month’s event will feature Alice Friman, Karen Head, Megan Volpert, and Cecilia Woloch. Event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30. Books will be available to purchase and have signed.

Writer and educator Bernie Schein will discuss his latest book, Pat Conroy: Our Lifelong Friendship. Bernie was the famous author’s best friend from the time they met in a high-school pickup basketball game in Beaufort, South Carolina, until Conroy’s death in 2016. A love letter and homage, and a way to share the Pat he knew, this book collects Bernie’s cherished memories about the...

Andy Griffiths is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. He and illustrator Terry Denton have collaborated on more than 30 bestselling books since their first title, Just Tricking, was published in 1997. In Australia Andy and Terry’s books have sold over 10 million copies, won 80 children’s choice awards and 10 Australian Book Industry Awards—including Book of the Year for The 91-Story Treehouse...

Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell has a mission: to promote ethical business practices that empower consumers and expose scammers. His debut book, Don’t Get Scammed: Get Smart!, endeavors to do just that. In this consumer-oriented handbook, Dale shares his seven-step strategy to becoming a savvy consumer. With decades of expertise from investigative reporting and running TrustDALE, an online database of reputable businesses, Dale will teach...