"Abby Jimenez is not only a warm, personable author, she is also a consummate professional. Her fans have a deep connection with her that was clear during her packed-out Author Talk and the long line to meet her after. Abby was a delight to host!" - Columbus Metropolitan Library

Happy Pub Day! Today we have some fun new books for young readers 📚✨ Nikki Shannon Smith's 'Stranded', Alliah L Agostini's 'Great Idea Malia!', and Danielle Sharkan's 'Sharing Shalom' are all out today!

and happy book birthday to Naomi Novik! Her collection of fantasy short stories, 'Buried Deep', is out today 📚

Patrick Bringley has adapted his wildly successful book All the Beauty in the World into a one-man play. The play will premiere at the at the Charleston Literary Festival on November 8th, at the historic Dock Street Theater in downtown Charleston.

"Rebecca was a wonderful guest. She gave a writing workshop to middle and high school students. Our entire community is grateful for the insight she has shared with us!" - NSU University School

James Edward Mills recently joined the National Park Service to honor and celebrate their hard work! "James honored and acknowledged their contributions to preserving and sharing underrepresented stories from this nation's history." - National Park Service

This week, we're celebrating open access to information and the freedom to read. September 22nd - 28th is banned books week!

Happy pub day to Abbott Kahler, A.S. King and Vanessa Riley! Kahler's 'Eden Undone', King's 'Pick The Lock' and Riley's 'Murder In Berkeley Square' are all out today 📚🤩

Take a peak at our exclusive interview with Maria Scrivan - discussing her experiences and insights as an award winning illustrator and author!

"Everyone was in awe of [Johnnie's] skill while drawing and sharing. It was truly magical watching the children's eye light up and rush to the front of the room to speak to him after the event." - Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library

"Julia is a delight. She brings a perfect balance of down-to-earth charm, relatable one-of-us book geekdom and a behind-the-scenes tour of the literary and television universe." - Cuyahoga County Public Library

"Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle was the keynote for a trails and greenways conference. She beautifully delivered the message about why our collective work to create more trails and promote our trails is so important. Very inspiring!" - Great Trails State Coalition

Happy Pub Day! We have so many new pubs this week - in so many different genres. 🤩 Congratulations to Frank X Walker, Nita Prose, Michelle Tea, Margaret Renkl, Amber Mcbride, Andrew Maraniss, and Debbie S Miller.

Angeline Boulley will be attending the Indigenous Speaker Series this weekend at The High Desert Museum, right here in Bend! If you're local to Bend, or visiting, please come join us this Sunday, October 6th at 6:30 pm.

"Christine was an absolute joy to work with and enthusiastically participated in every event we had planned. Her flexibility, professionalism, and genuine care for each group made her an invaluable part of our event series." - Educational Service District 105

"Brendan was an absolute joy to have as our 2024 RROB author. We've had rave reviews about the high school, author lecture and luncheon interview events." - Richardson Public Library

"Michelle Tea was an excellent fit and a breeze to work with. She was warm, energetic, and generous with her time, personal/anecdotal and professional insight, and humor and seemed genuinely engaged with our faculty and students." - Sarah Lawrence College

Happy Pub Day! Congratulations to Ian Williams, Andrea L Rogers (x2), and Colleen AF Venable 📚🎉

Terah Shelton Harris has been named Target's first ever Author Of The Year. A huge congratulations from the AU team, Terah Harris !!

"Amber McBride is an incredible writer and skilled speaker that knows how to match the energy of event attendees. Her generosity to the students she works with during visits is unmatched and we would be honored to welcome her back to Vermont in the future." - Vermont Humanities