Join our virtual author talks to enjoy conversation with the authors behind your favorite books from the comfort of home. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Submit your questions online. We will also take questions during the event and will cover as many questions as time allows! Browse our archive of past virtual author talks for even more insightful discussions.

- Event: Virtual Author Talk: On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller
- Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us
- Date & Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels.
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: Extinctopedia
- Date & Time: Wednesday, June 04, 2:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, “Extinctopedia: Discover what we have lost, what is at risk, and how we can preserve the diversity of our fragile planet.”
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns
- Date & Time: Tuesday, June 10, 2:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title “Don’t Let Him In” (Out June 24, 2025!). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling thriller, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer.
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: Living the Otter Life
- Date & Time: Tuesday, June 24, 4:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, “Odder”.
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- Event: Charla Virtual del Autor en Español: Dibuja tu mundo
- Date & Time: Tuesday, July 08, 2:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer!
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: Drawing Your World
- Date & Time: Tuesday, July 08, 4:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!.
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: Discerning the Truth
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 17, 4:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23, 4:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book “Free Lunch”.
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- Event: Virtual Author Talk: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 31, 2:00pm
- Location: Online
- Description: You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book “The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains” (forthcoming June 10, 2025).
- Register Here
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Sunday Nights on Facebook
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Wednesday Mornings – Indy Now Book Club
Catch book recommendations and IndyPL program highlights from your own local librarians once a month on the Indy Now Morning Show with Ryan and Jillian on Fox59. The show airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Browse our past appearances.
In-Person & Online Book Discussions
Do you love talking about books? Join one of our book discussions or book clubs available both in-person and online
Online Reading Recommendations
NovelList and NovelList K-8 are online services that offer reading recommendations. Browse both fiction and nonfiction, read-alike suggestions, series information, reviews, and lists of recommended and award-winning books for adults, teens and kids. Learn how to start on this video tutorial. Also try Book Connections which includes a “find the right book for you” feature.
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