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Spend an evening with Patrick Bringley, New York Times bestselling author of All the Beauty in the World, as part of Sarasota County Libraries’ One Book One Community program. Bringley’s memoir chronicles his decade working as a museum guard at the Metro... Read More
National Book Award finalist and Guggenheim Fellow, Dubus will discuss his acclaimed fiction and memoir alongside Tom Bailey of New College.About this EventAndre Dubus III’s nine books include the N... Read More
Gilbert King discusses "Bone Valley," one of Florida's most haunting miscarriages of justice.About this EventFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of America’s... Read More
Celebrate language and identity at a free, family-friendly book launch with local author Ritu Anand—interactive reading and art for all agesAbout this EventCelebrate language, identity, and storytelling at a free, family-... Read More
Writer Isaac Eger explores Florida's overlooked cattle-driving past and the wide interior most of us never see.About this EventJoin us for a conversation with Isaac Eger, celebrating his book... Read More
A coming-of-age novel challenged for profanity, sexual references, and its unflinching portrait of adolescent alienation and dissent.About this EventThe Banned Book Club is led by Bryn, dedicated to... Read More
Join Elsie Souza for an international reading journey through the world's most captivating mysteries, from Nordic noir to British whodunits.About this EventThe Mysteries to Die For Book Club is led b... Read More
The Best Adapted Book Club is led by Sammi Snow. We read the books behind the movies, before they hit the big screen this Oscar season!About this EventThe Best Adapted Book Club focuses on books on t... Read More
A dystopian classic frequently banned for its depictions of memory, euthanasia, and the cost of a perfectly controlled society.About this EventThe Banned Book Club is led by Bryn, dedicated to readin... Read More
Meet the authors, buy their books, have them signed, and support your local independent bookstore!About this EventSarasota's storytellers are stepping out from behind their pages for our semiannual L... Read More
Interlinked prose pieces by this award-winning writer traces what disappears (from socks to East German history), asking what remains.About this EventThe Short and Satisfying Book Club, led by Georgi... Read More
Led by Georgia Court, this book club reads what lasts, not just the latest. This month: a boundary-breaking novel that redefined sexuality.About this EventThe Best of the Backlist Book Club is led by... Read More
Join us at Monkee’s for a special UnFunkt™ Book Tour stop featuring author and speaker Jaime Marco. While many book tour stops are private or invite-only, we’re thrilled this one is open to the community. This is a come-and-go, shop-and-connect experienc... Read More
Led by Georgia Court, this book club reads what lasts, not just the latest. This month: an award-winning American comedic masterpiece.About this EventThe Best of the Backlist Book Club is led by Geor... Read More
Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, join our discussion of this clever exploration of what it means to be a person.About this EventThe Short and Satisfying Book Club, led by Georgia Court... Read More
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | One Book One Community Author Event Patrick Bringley | Selby Library 1331 First St., Sarasota |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Interview & Book Signing with Bestselling Author Andre Dubus III | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Interview & Book Signing with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Gilbert King | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 25 Apr 2026 | I Am My Language Cultural Celebration & Book Launch | Selby Library, Sarasota |
| 19 Mar 2026 | The Great Florida Cattle Drive Talk & Book Signing with Isaac Eger | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Banned Book Club "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Mysteries to Die For Book Club "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Best Adapted Book Club Reads "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Banned Book Club "The Giver" by Lois Lowry | Bookstore1Sarasota |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Local Author Book Fair at Bookstore1 | Bookstore1Sarasota |
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