Long Branch Free Public Library Online Author Talks

Enjoy monthly discussions with bestselling authors and thought leaders.

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Upcoming Speakers

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master
Thursday, June 11th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Wonderfully Weird: Celebrating the Joys of Feeling Different with Zaila Avant-garde
New York Times Bestselling Author, Record-Setting Basketball Player, and Scripps National Spelling Bee Champ
Tuesday, June 16th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Kadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

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Past Event Recordings

Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim
New York Times Bestselling Author of Six Crimson Cranes and Spin the Dawn
Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea
Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

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