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Library Speakers Consortium Virtual Author Talks

August 3rd, 2023

Purdue Libraries and Libraries Speakers Consortium have partnered to present a series of free virtual talks featuring bestselling and award-winning authors from around the world.  The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the author’s work in more detail.

Upcoming Author Talks

European Travel Tips and Tools with Guidebook Author Rick Steves
Popular Public Television Host and Best-Selling Guidebook Author
Tuesday, October 10th at 4:00 PM EDT
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Master of Suspense: An Author Talk with Ruth Ware
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The It Girl and The Woman in Cabin 10
Wednesday, October 18th at 2:00 PM EDT
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A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving
New York Times Bestselling Author of A Prayer for Owen Meany and The Cider House Rules
Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 PM EDT
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