St. John the Baptist Parish Library showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The free, virtual series takes place six times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author. Monthly topics include fiction, nonfiction, health and wellness, cooking, K-12, and variety.
FICTION
Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author
Thursday, October 1 at 6 PM
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!
Register now for the chance to ask questions and get an exclusive sneak peek of The Sixth Faction–out on October 6, 2026!
COOKING/FOOD
Pasta with a Twist: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics with Food Network Star Joe Sasto, National Bestselling Author, Celebrity Chef, and Pasta Innovator
Tuesday, October 6 at 1 PM
It’s time to ditch the same boring recipes and bring big, playful creativity back into your kitchen! Join us for an online conversation with Top Chef finalist and Food Network star Joe Sasto as we explore his hit national bestselling cookbook, Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics.
Register today and learn how to make cooking fun again!
NONFICTION
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo, A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 8 at 1 PM
Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America’s most influential artistic icons.
Register now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight.
VARIETY & LIFESTYLE
The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein, Bestselling Author, Science Writer, and Human Performance Expert
Thursday, October 13 at 1 PM
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! Register now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life.
K-12
Ghosts, Grief, and Growing Up: YA Storytelling with Cherie Dimaline, Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Marrow Thieves and Empire of Wild
Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM
Step into the atmospheric and deeply moving world of storytelling with acclaimed Métis author Cherie Dimaline as we discuss her captivating body of work and her haunting Young Adult novel, Funeral Songs for Dying Girls.
Register today to participate in this spellbinding conversation!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Liberated Love: Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection with Mark Groves, Bestselling Author, Human Connection Specialist, and Host of The Mark Groves Podcast
Tuesday, October 27 at 1 PM
Join us for a transformative conversation with relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his groundbreaking book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships.
If you’re tired of repeating the same relational patterns and feeling like you lose yourself in your partnerships, then this event is for you!