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UC Berkeley Library Author Talks

Virtual talks with bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

WORDZ We Wear: How Our Language Shapes Identity, Confidence, and Success, with Vera Milan Gervais
Acclaimed Author & Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, November 10th 2026 at 9:00 AM PST

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Veteran Wall Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert
Wednesday, November 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
New York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Author
Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 4:00 PM PST

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Past Event Recordings

Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman, Spiritual Mentor, and Bestselling Author
Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

AI and the Future of Creative Work: How to Stay Human in an Automated World featuring Amy Shoenthal
USA Today Bestselling Author
Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT

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