Author Talk
Come discover the next great book to add to your reading list, or learn more about the books you’ve been reading. Our best writers come to talk about their latest books (both fiction and non-fiction), their careers, what first inspired them to write, and what keeps them fresh and motivated.
Hard to Kill with James Patterson
- Sun, Aug 18
Run Time: 90 min.
Best-selling author James Patterson joins us to discuss his new book at Bedford Playhouse. Jane Smith is being hailed as James Patterson’s greatest character yet, a tough-as-nails attorney up against a relentless killer. Hard To Kill features possibly the author’s most stunning twist ever. James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and more. The conversation will be moderated by Joni Evans. Books will be available for sale and signing after the talk.
The Coddling of the American Mind
- Tue, Sep 17
Run Time: 120 min. Release Year: 2024
The Coddling of the American Mind documents the mental health epidemic of heightened anxiety, depression, and suicide among young people. This documentary by Jonathan Haidt and Gregory Lukainoff identifies the roots of these psychological issues, understands its societal consequences, and explores solutions in hopes of strengthening the American mind of future generations.
The Frozen River with Ariel Lawhon
- Thu, Oct 17
Run Time: 90 min.
From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a sweeping historical mystery inspired by the Pulitzer Prize winning diaries of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who finds herself at the center of a shocking murder that unhinges her small community of Hallowell, Maine. Extensively researched and gripping until the last page, Ariel Lawhon expertly paints a picture of a community of recent immigrants making a life in an unforgiving landscape as public opinion shifts over the course of the unfolding trial.
Fatal Intrusion with Isabella Maldonado & Jeffery Deaver
- Thu, Oct 24
Run Time: 120 min.
Moderated by Elise Hart Kipness. Jeffery Deaver is “the master of ticking-bomb suspense” (People) and Isabella Maldonado is “a writer to watch [who] showcases her own extensive law enforcement background” (Publishers Weekly). The two major bestselling, critically acclaimed authors combine their talents and perspectives in a new co-written thriller, FATAL INTRUSION. FATAL INTRUSION is the result of two vivid imaginations as well as meticulous research and real-world experience, as Deaver is a former journalist and Wall Street attorney, and Maldonado worked in law enforcement for 22 years, becoming the first Latina captain in her department before retiring as the commander of special investigations and forensics.