# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 81st Annual Book & Author Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Junior League of Richmond is proud to present the 81st Annual Book & Author Event on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 📚 The event will be held at the Jepson Alumni Center’s Robins Pavilion • University of Richmond.

This year's line up of authors and their books include:
Emily Carpenter - "A Spell for Saints and Sinners"
Bruce Holsinger - "Culpability"
Brigid Washington - "Salt, Sweat & Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef"
Elaine Weiss - "Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools that Built the Civil Rights Movement"
Bobby Hicks - "Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist"
Debra Curtis - "Laws of Love and Logic"

Tickets are now on sale at https://www.jlrichmond.org/bookandauthor/tickets/! Find more information about the upcoming event on https://www.jlrichmond.org/bookandauthor/. Be sure to follow us on social media for more announcements related to the event!

We hope you can join us in-person this year for this longstanding Richmond tradition! It is sure to be a wonderful event! A big thank you to all of our past and future authors for making this event so special each and every year. 

Learn more about the Junior League of Richmond's legacy event that is Book & Author by visiting www.bookandauthorevent.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/81st-annual-book-and-author-event/200029849224238
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 54

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173, United States
- **lat**: 37.57492
- **long**: -77.54235
- **full address**: Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 81st Annual Book & Author Event being held?
  - **A:** 81st Annual Book & Author Event takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 81st Annual Book & Author Event?
  - **A:** 81st Annual Book & Author Event is organized by Junior League of Richmond.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 81st Annual Book & Author Event is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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