Author Events
Pikes Peak Library District's author events offer exciting opportunities to connect with writers, discover new books, and engage with ideas that inspire. Whether attending virtually or in person, readers can enjoy thought-provoking conversations, author interviews, and interactive Q&A sessions with bestselling authors, emerging voices, and subject matter experts.
November In-person Author Visits
Author David Baron - The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America
Wed., Nov., 18, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., at Penrose Library
Named one of the top books of the year by The New Yorker, Time, The Boston Globe, Science News, Library Journal and Colorado Public Radio, The Martians explores America’s fascination with the Red Planet and the question of whether Mars was ever inhabited.
Here in Colorado Springs, Nikola Tesla conducted an experiment and detected radio signals he believed came from Mars. His discovery helped spark a national craze that brought Martians into nearly every facet of American life.
November Virtual Authors:
From space exploration to a music-filled virtual event for children, join PPLD during our virtual author talks this winter.
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Tue., Nov. 3, at noon
Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost teaches healing from within and discusses her book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance.
During this conversation, learn how to:
During this conversation, learn how to:
- Ground yourself in your lineage and meet your ancestral guides.
- Practice self-care and rest on your journey.
- Return to ancestral ways of cleansing and purifying.
- Trust and surrender so you can manifest and thrive.
- Release self-doubt, fear, disconnection and insecurity.
Secrets, Lies, and Unforgettable Twists: A Conversation with E. Lockhart
Thu., Nov. 5, at 5 p.m.
Author E. Lockhart will give an exclusive look at her new thriller, The Pools. She’ll also discuss We Were Liars, a New York Times bestseller.
In The Pools, something horrible happened in a small New England town known for its hot springs. Years later, no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be. On a frigid morning, five people go for a swim in the pools and what happens next shocks the entire town.
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna
Wed., Nov. 11, at noon
Veteran journalist Paul Vigna discusses The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin and explores the question: How did money go from a tool of commerce to the dominant faith of modern society?
Join bestselling author Cherie Dimaline as she discusses her young adult novel, Funeral Songs for Dying Girls, a haunting story about a teenager navigating grief, identity, and unexpected connections. Dimaline will also explore her writing career and the inspiration behind her stories.
Vigna traces the history of money from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial markets, revealing how wealth evolved from a moral failing into an unspoken civic virtue.
Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
Thu., Nov. 19, at 5 p.m.
Rebecca Roanhorse will discuss her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy: Black Sun, Fevered Star and Mirrored Heavens. The books are inspired by the cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas.
The trilogy opens in the holy city of Tova during the winter solstice and a solar eclipse. Together, the two events usher in a new destiny for the city’s residents.
Explore more conversations with authors and experts during December's virtual author visits:
- Thu., Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.: Sparks, Shadows, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer
- Tue, Dec. 8, at noon: Exile, Memory, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster
- Thu., Dec. 10, at noon: Comic Strips and Kimchi: Cooking Korean Food Made Easy with Robin Ha
- Wed., Dec. 16, at 5 p.m.: Laugh-Out-Loud Nostalgia: Bringing Junie B. Jones to Life in Comics with Colleen AF Venable