Bookmarks: Literary events, book signings, virtual events and more
St. Johns reads
The St. Johns County Public Library has selected the books for the 17th annual St. Johns Reads community-wide reading program. Featuring four titles across four different genres, “St. Johns Reads: Secrets” will interest not only fans of fantasy, mystery, or historical fiction, but those of the complicated relationship we have with ourselves and others. The titles are:
· “Crossing the Creek: The Literary Friendship of Zora Neale Hurston and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings,” by Anna Lillios
· “Children of Blood and Bone,” by Tomi Adeyemi
· “Little Fires Everywhere,” by Celeste Ng
· “The Vanishing Half,” by Brit Bennett
Extravaganza
These authors present their books Saturday at the San Marco Books and More Author Extravaganza, 1971 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville:
· S.R. Kramer, “Secret Santa Society,” 10 a.m. to noon
· Leah Riddick Cunningham, “Bad Memories Sabotage Healthy Emotions,” noon to 2 p.m.
· Joni Roberts, “Celebrations, Appreciations & Frustrations: A simple, yet powerful practice for bringing MORE connection and authenticity to our relationships,” noon to 2 p.m.
Aaron R. Tyler, “The Stephen King Killer,” noon to 2 p.m.
Jane Condon and Carol Grimes, “Chosen by Jane,” noon to 2 p.m.
Signing
Tom Hable, “Tomahawk: His Residency for Life,” 1 p.m. Tuesday, The Book Loft, 214 Centre St., Fernandina Beach.
Virtual events
Author David Baldacci discusses “Mercy,” 3 p.m. Monday, Barnes & Noble online, bndavidbaldacci.eventbrite.com to register.
Author V.E. Schwab presents her graphic novel “Extraordinary,” 7 p.m. Monday, Barnes & Noble online, ticketed, bnveschwab.eventbrite.com.
Storytime with Ms. Dearsha, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Story & Song Facebook Live.
Send Bookmarks information to brandysbookmarks1@outlook.com (don't forget the 1). Announcements must arrive seven days before the Sunday of publication. Events free and open to all unless stated and always subject to change.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Bookmarks: Literary events, book signings, virtual events and more
