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On a purple background with blue graphics is a black and white picture of the author who has dark hair to their shoulders and clear round glasses. They are wearing a white t-shirt and have a tattoo peeking out underneath on their left arm. Two of the author's book covers are in the image "The Pairing" and "Red, White, & Royal Blue." The words "virtual event" are below the image and "August 20th at 6PM" are above the image. The text "kplmo.org/events" is below the image as well.

Author Event: Casey McQuiston | The Pairing

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.  Register now to join our discussion about Casey McQuiston’s spiciest book yet! About the Author: Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies, including One Last Stop, Red, White &…

Author Event: Alicia Thompson | Never Been Shipped

***This is an after hours event. Please enter on the Taylor Street entrance*** The Novel Neighbor and the Kirkwood Public Library are thrilled to present incredible Alicia Thompson to celebrate her newest romance novel, Never Been Shipped. Alicia will be joined in conversation by the amazing KT Hoffman! There will be a…

Author Talk: Anne Heinrich, The Women of Paradise County series

Kirkwood author Anne Shaw Heinrich will celebrate the release of her second novel, Violet is Blue, with a presentation and book signing. Violet is Blue follows the 2024 release of Heinrich’s debut novel, God Bless the Child. Both books are part of a three-book series, The Women of Paradise County….

Author Talk: Caitlin Yager, Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, & Attractions in the Show-Me State

Small towns have always fascinated people. They are portrayed in a myriad of ways in the media and on our screens, but they’re not often portrayed accurately, or at least not with the “whole story.” Small Town Missouri aims to inspire readers to dig deeper by discovering small town stories…

Author Talk: Thomas Becker, Sergeant Becker: A Vietnam Story

Sergeant Thomas Becker will discuss his memoir. This is a true story set in 1968 and 1969, the height of the Vietnam War. This is a very personal story of an 82nd Airborne sergeant’s two-year experience in the army. He wrote it so that you can get a glimpse of…

Public Speaking 101

Public Speaking can be intimidating. Organizing ideas, presenting, engaging with a crowd and thinking on your feet is not easy. Learn a few simple guidelines for public speaking to help get your message to an audience.

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