Author Talk

As a wave of murders grips Southern California, an unlikely pair must untangle the mysterious patterns of an elusive killer. A propulsive new series by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado. 5:30pm  Wine & Cheese Reception (cash bar), 6:00pm  Program begins. With meticulous research and real-world experience, Deaver, a former journalist and Wall Street attorney, and Maldonado, who worked in law enforcement for years before becoming the first Latina captain in her department and retiring as the commander of special investigations. Moderated by Elise Hart Kipness.

What do you do when you feel like the ground you are standing on is crumbling? In this memoir, Jeanne proves her mission success by perseverance and vulnerability. From the trials of childhood to the rush of romance; from the crush of heartbreak to the nervous excitement of two major pivots in her career—readers will relate to Jeanne’s honest and heartfelt insights on growing up, motherhood, love, and, yes, interior design.

999 reveals the hidden story about 999 unmarried, young Jewish women registered for government service in a supposed shoe factory and ended up in Auschwitz. Who were these young women? Why were they chosen? How did a handful survive over three years in the death camps? 94-year-old Edith Grosman—#1970—and a few other survivors reveal the truth of this almost completely ignored piece of women's history, the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz.   Based on the international best seller 999: The  Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz (translated into 19 languages) this documentary pairs with the book to educate and inform a wider public about this historic #MeToo story. A Q&A with the filmmaker and author Heather Dune Macadam follows the film. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

This intimate and hopeful collection of meaningful, smart, funny, sad, emotional, and inspiring essays from today’s authors and advocates explores what it means to be Jewish, how life has changed since the attacks on October 7th, 2023, and the unique culture that brings this group together.

James Kaplan, author of the definitive biography of Frank Sinatra, presents his latest book 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and the Lost Empire of Cool - a marvelous narrative of how the legendary Kind of Blue album came together and the lives of the three towering artists who brought it to life, a portrait of ineffable talent and a singular moment in American music that lifts the curtain on these icons. Essential for jazz fans and music lovers! Introduction by Janet Maslin.