Chester County Library and Henrietta Hankin Branch will launch a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. 

The featured writers and thought leaders will cover various fiction and nonfiction genres.  These programs have been generously funded by the Chester County Library Trust and are brought to the public in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.   

The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author.  Author Talks for this month include: 

The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: New York Times Bestselling Author Douglas Brunt will chat online about his debut non-fiction work on Wednesday, May 1 at 3:00 PM. This instant bestseller reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s great inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

Mother-Daughter Murder Night: Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. … Join Nina Simon online to chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 PM.

Yellowface: You can look forward to a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.Kuang) as she chats about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 PM. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.

All events are free and open to the public. Find more information, register and submit questions for the author, at Chester County Library. After registration, patrons will receive a link to the live online event at the email address provided. These events will also be recorded and can also be viewed later (along with many other author talks).

Learn more at Chester County Library & District Center and Henrietta Hankin Branch. The mission of the Chester County and Henrietta Hankin Branch Libraries is to provide informational, educational, and cultural services to Chester County residents so that they may be lifelong learners.