• Virtual Authors Live! presents the Smithsonian Institute

    Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, “The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds” on Tuesday, August 5  at 1 PM CT. 

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Casey McQuiston

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    Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal Blue Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other — […]

  • Virtual Authors Live: Tasha Eurich

    Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world as we chat virtually with Dr. Tasha Eurich about her new book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in […]

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Hannah Nicole Maehrer

    Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem and an entirely inappropriate crush on her boss. Embrace your dark side (and your best […]

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Jefferson Fisher

    The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies that will forever change how you communicate. Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, these down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Meet Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on […]

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Gabe Henry

    Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules. Join us on Wednesday, September 17th at 1 PM […]

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Nuestra America

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    Join the conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Leigh Bardugo

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    Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm – and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! […]

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Malala Yousafzai

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    You are invited to be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative — while seeking the freedom to find out who […]

  • Virtual Authors Live! presents Philippa Gregory

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    Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with Virtual Authors Live for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (out October 14, 2025).