31 December

January Author Meet & Greet

A test event date; please delete/disregard. 

Where: 20 Cooper Square, New York, NY 10003
When: December 31, 2010 at 6:00pm

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14 April

Author Meet & Greet with Philip Kerr

Talk, Q&A, Signing

Where: 150 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028
When: April 14, 2011 at 7:00pm

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20 April

On-Stage Interview with James B. Stewart

On-stage interview and book signing

Where: Charles Simon Center, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128
When: April 20, 2011 at 8:15pm

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27 April

Author Event with John Cullen

Pen World Voices, author event (full description to come)

Where: 1395 Lexington Ave, Unterberg Poetry Center, New York, NY 10012
When: April 27, 2011 at 7:30pm

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18 June

Charlaine Harris @ Cincinnati Public Library

Charlaine Harris speaks about her Sookie Stackhouse novels, the most recent of which, Dead Reckoning, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list in May.  Her talk will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing.

Where: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
When: June 18, 2011 at 2:00pm

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22 June

Edward Glaeser @ BEMP Conference 

Edward Glaeser delivers the keynote lecture at the Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) Summit in Canberra, Australia.  His talk will focus on his book Triumph of the City and the topic Human Capital: The Most Important Investment in Any City.  The lecture will be followed by a Q&A and expert panel discussion.

Where: BEMP Summit Theatre, Parliament House, Canberra, ACT
When: June 22, 2011 at 9:00am

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20 July

Deborah Blum @ University of Alaska Fairbanks

Cocktails and Cyanide: Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer and Helen Firstbrook Franklin Professor at the University of Wisconsin Deborah Blum will take you on an entertaining and educational tour through the history of poisons. Blum will introduce you to some very clever homicidal killers and the early scientists who worked to determine what put us at risk.

Where: Schaible Auditorium, 303 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
When: July 20, 2011 at 7:00pm, July 20, 2011

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22 August

Novella Carpenter @ Butler University

Novella Carpenter will speak about urban farming at Butler University’s 2011 Welcome Week Academic Convocation as part of the university’s First Year Experience program. She will also participate in a moderated discussion panel with Butler University alumni who are fellow advocates for green living, the local food movement, and urban farming and who have made successful careers and community contributions by following their passion for sustainable living. Please note: Convocation is only open to Butler University afilliates.

Where: Butler University, Clowes Memorial Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208
When: August 22, 2011

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27 August

Dave Isay @ Middle Tennessee State University 

Dave Isay will discuss StoryCorps and his New York Times bestselling book Listening Is an Act of Love, which was honored as the summer reading selection for Middle Tennessee State University’s 10th Annual First Year Experience program. Isay will also deliver the keynote address at University Convocation. The event, which includes two book signings, a reception, and classroom visits, spans the course of the weekend. Many of the events are open to the general public.

Where: Middle Tennessee State University, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
When: August 27, 2011 to August 29, 2011

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10 September

Dinaw Mengestu @ Georgetown University

Dinaw Mengestu, the featured author for the 2011 Marino Family International Writers' Academic Workshop, will participate in a series of welcome events at Georgetown University, including a reception, two presentations, and a book signing. The Marino Workshop was founded in 1994 to offer the incoming freshman class an opportunity to engage the world of international literature at the start of their college careers. Georgetown University has made How to Read the Air required reading for all incoming students. Please note: These events are only open to Georgetown University affiliates.

Where: Georgetown University, 37th and O Streets, N.W., Washington D.C. 20057
When: September 10, 2011

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16 September

Padma Venkatraman @ Cornelia Connelly School

Critically-acclaimed young adult author Padma Venkatraman will speak to students at the Cornelia Connelly School and address parents, faculty, staff, and members of the community at an additional evening event. Both events will include a book signing. Climbing the Stairs, her debut novel, has been made required reading for all students. Please note: Only the evening event is open to the general community.

Where: Cornelia Connelly School, 2323 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92804
When: September 16, 2011

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20 September

Ron Currie, Jr @ the University of Toledo

Ron Currie, Jr., will speak at the University of Toledo's "First Read 2011." The event includes classroom visits and a presentation to the freshman student body. Currie's critically acclaimed novel Everything Matters! has been made required reading for all incoming students. Currie will discuss the book, its themes, and the writing process. Please note: These events are only open to affiliates of the University of Toledo.

Where: The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 43606
When: September 20, 2011

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24 September

Deborah Davis @ Crocker Art Museum

Deborah Davis will speak at the Crocker Art Museum's inaugural “One Book/Many Perspectives” program, which will take place in conjunction with the museum’s current “The Summer of Impressionism” exhibition series. For the grand finale of the museum’s new initiative, Davis, author of Strapless, will talk about the mysterious woman who posed for one of the most infamous portraits in American art history—Madame X by John Singer Sargent. From scandal and dishonor to beauty and fascination, this is a tantalizing tale not to be missed. Attendees are encouraged to view works by John Singer Sargent in Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism before and/or after the talk to further appreciate the lecture. The event will include both a morning and afternoon “Meet the Author” talk and a book signing at 12:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for Crocker Art Museum members and $20 nonmembers.

Where: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
When: September 24, 2011 at 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

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13 October

Dinaw Mengestu @ Rochester Arts and Lectures

Dinaw Mengestu speaks at the Rochester Arts and Lectures Series of Uncommon Voices. The event will include a presentation followed by a wine and dessert reception. Please note: Tickets are required to attend this lecture. For more information about tickets, please visit http://www.artsandlectures.org/ticket.html/.

Where: Downtown United Presbyterian Church, 121 N. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14608
When: October 13, 2011 at 7:30 pm

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20 October

Dinaw Mengestu @ Spartanburg County Public Library

Dinaw Mengestu speaks as part of the Spartanburg County Public Library’s first annual “Fall for Reading” program, which features four authors, each with a message that appeals to a unique audience in the community. The event includes a moderator-led discussion, a Q&A session, and a book signing. This event is free and open to the public. Tea and coffee will be served.

Where: Spartanburg County Public Libraries Headquarters, Barrett Community Room, 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
When: October 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm

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22 January

Reed Timmer @ Raytheon’s WeatherFest

Reed Timmer speaks at Raytheon and the American Meteorological Society’s 92nd Annual WeatherFest in New Orleans.

Where: Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
When: January 22, 2012 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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09 February

Laurence Bergreen @ The University of Mary Washington

Laurence Bergreen, author of Columbus: The Four Voyages, speaks at the Great Lives Series at the University of Mary Washington. The event includes a presentation, a Q&A session, and a book signing.

Where: Fredericksburg, VA
When: February 09, 2012 at 7:30 pm

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17 February

Reed Timmer @ Xactware Solutions, Inc

Private event.

Where: Salt Lake City, UT
When: February 17, 2012

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29 February

Rebecca Solnit @ The University of Kansas

The Commons at The University of Kansas will host Rebecca Solnit for a presentation and Q&A session with a book signing and reception to follow. Rebecca will also be participating in the university's "Ideas Cafe" event the following morning, March 1.

Where: Lawrence, KS
When: February 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm

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05 March

Donovan Hohn @ UCSB

Donovan Hohn speaks about Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went in Search of Them at "UCSB Reads!" The event includes a public lecture and a Q&A session.

Where: UCSB Campus, Campbell Hall
When: March 05, 2012 at 8:00 pm

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06 March

Frank Bruni @ The Society of the Four Arts

Frank Bruni will give a lecture about his experience as the chief restaurant critic for the New York Times. He will also take questions from the audience.

Where: Palm Beach, FL
When: March 06, 2012 at 2:30 pm

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13 March

Craig Mullaney at UCLA’s Semel Institute

Craig Mullaney speaks at the Friends of the Semel Institute's "Open Mind" series.  Craig will speak about his book The Unforgiving Minute and UCLA faculty member Dr. Patricia Lester will speak about FOCUS (Families Overcoming Under Stress), which will be followed by an on-stage conversation about PTSD.  After the event, Craig will be available to sign copies of his book.

Where: Anderson Complex - Korn Convocation Hall - Rm. C314 UCLA Campus, Los Angeles CA
When: March 13, 2012 at 7:00-9:30pm

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14 March

Danielle Evans @ DePauw University

Daniel Evans speaks at DePauw University as part of the Kelly Writers Series. The event includes an evening reading followed by Q&A, a book signing, and a reception with students and faculty.

Where: Greencastle, IN
When: March 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm

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22 March

Geraldine Brooks at Pasadena’s One City, One Story

Where: All Saints Church, Sanctuary, 132 N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA
When: March 22, 2012 at 7:00pm

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27 March

Novelist Robin Oliveira in Conversation with Cokie Roberts

Where: Frederick Community College's Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
When: March 27, 2012 at 2:00pm

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31 March

Doc Hendley @ the University of Tennessee Knoxville

Doc Hendley speaks to the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Student Leadership Conference. 

Where: Knoxville, TN
When: March 31, 2012

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18 April

Stacy Cordery @ Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma

Stacy Cordery speaks to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma’s Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon. 

Where: Tulsa, OK
When: April 18, 2012

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26 April

Ahmed Rashid @ Hendrix College

Ahmed Rashid speaks at Hendrix College

Where: Hendrix College
When: April 26, 2012

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30 April

Ahmed Rashid @ UCSB’s Arts & Lectures

Ahmed Rashid speaks at UCSB's Arts & Lectures Series on his newest title, Pakistan on the Brink: The Future of America, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Where: University of California at Santa Barbara
When: April 30, 2012 at 8pm

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03 May

Hanna Rosin @ Gartner Executive Programs

Hanna Rosin speaks to Gartner Executive Program’s 2012 Women CIOs Networking Event.

Where: Chicago, IL
When: May 03, 2012

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04 May

Mark Kurlansky @ North Carolina State University

Mark Kurlansky speaks at North Carolina State University

Where: North Carolina State University
When: May 04, 2012

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11 May

Julie Salamon @ Port Washington Library

Julie Salamon speaks at the Port Washington Library

Where: Port Washington Library, New York
When: May 11, 2012

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12 May

Kathryn Stockett @ the LiveWell Conference

Kathryn Stockett speaks at the LiveWell Conference

Where: Houston, Texas
When: May 12, 2012

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15 May

Ahmed Rashid @ Kentucky Author Forum

Ahmed Rashid speaks at the Kentucky Author Forum

Where: Louisville, Kentucky
When: May 15, 2012

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