Book and Author Events

Committee Chair: Charlotte Ryan
Information: 861-1140 (Friends Office)

March 7, 2011 11:30 a.m.	John Jakes, North and South Meet the distinguished master of the historical family saga including The North and South Trilogy, Charleston & Savannah, The Kent Family Chronicles, The Gods of Newport … Epic tales and compelling characters unite in all of this bestselling author's fiction works… Enjoy his personal story of "The road to Sarasota: Tales of a Writer's Journey."
July 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.	Chris Kuzneski, The Prophecy New York Times bestselling author Chris Kuzneski will provide chills, thrills & laughs with a presentation about his latest novel, The Prophecy. This Florida Gulf Coast writer’s thrillers are packed with action, adventure & humor. His books have been translated into more than 15 languages. His works have been praised and endorsed by #1 national bestselling authors including James Patterson, Clive Cussler, & Nelson DeMille.
November 22, 2009	Friends To Co-Host Children's Reading Day Children’s Reading Day, a free, family-fun event co-hosted by the Friends of the Selby Public Library and the Sarasota Children’s Garden, will be held on one of Sarasota’s charming brick-paved streets, 10th Way, one block north of 10th Street and Orange Avenue. The happenings will be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine, on Sunday, November 22. http://childrensreadingday.org/ http://sarasotachildrensgarden.com
July 31, 2009	The Lost Throne, Chris Kuzneski 5:30-7 p.m. Geldbart Auditorium in the Selby Public Library
March 25th, 2009	Adriana Trigiani, Very Valentine Afternoon tea at Bird Key Yacht Club
January 18, 2009	Jill Conner Browne, American Thighs Geldbart Auditorium in the Selby Public Library, 5:30 pm
October 3rd, 2008	Stuart Woods, Hot Mahogany Luncheon, held at Michael’s on East
July 11th, 2008	Mary Alice Monroe, Time is a River Tea, held at Michael’s on East