Authors of Fall 2025

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Author events for readers of all ages and interests are happening at the library this fall. Use the buttons below to navigate the various categories.

Fiction/Nonfiction

Patricia Diesel

Nov. 5, 6 p.m.

Author Patricia Diesel gives a story-driven presentation based on her book “P.O. Confidential: Untold Stories from a Professional Organizer.”

Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji

Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

Jyoti Mukharji and Auyon Mukharji are joined by Ambreen Ali of Central Desi to discuss their cookbook “Heartland Masala,” which pairs 99 recipes with cultural and historical essays.

Anne Hand

Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

In her memoir, “Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy,” Anne Hand recounts her family’s untold Holocaust story. Timothy Nelson joins her for a conversation about identity and reclaiming lost roots.

Lisa Gardiner

Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

The author discusses her book, “Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival” at this special event of the Princeton Environmental Film Festival.

Jean Hanff-Korelitz

Nov. 20, 7 p.m.

The author is joined by Amy Jo Burns to discuss her most recent release, “The Sequel,” which continues the story begun in her 2021 novel “The Plot.” Book signing to follow.

Public Humanities Author Series

Karida L. Brown

Nov. 6, 7 p.m.

Sociologist Karida L. Brown, joined in conversation by Laurence Ralph, presents her new book, “The Battle for the Black Mind.” Registration is requested, but now required.

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Fara Dabhoiwala

Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

Fara Dabhoiwala, joined in conversation by Jane Manners, presents his new book, “What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea.” Registration requested, but not required.

Sunday Book Brunch

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Tom Torro

Dec. 7, 11 a.m.

The author presents and discusses his collection, “And to Think We Started as a Book Club…” Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee & pastries. The conversation begins at 11 a.m. Book signing to follow.

Library Live at Labyrinth

Book covers for Saltcrop by Yume Kitsaei and After Taste by Daria Lavelle

Yume Kitasei with Daria Lavelle

Nov. 2, 1 p.m.

Join Princeton alumni Yume Kitasei (“Saltcrop”) and Daria Lavelle (“Aftertaste”) for a discussion on fiction writing and their newly released novels. Book signing to follow.

Book cover for title Henry James Comes Home by Peter Brooks

Peter Brooks with Anne Cheng

Nov. 4, 6 p.m.

The author and critic, joined in conversation by Anne Cheng, presents his new book, “Henry James Comes Home: Rediscovering America in the Gilded Age.”

Past Events

Peniel E. Joseph, Sept. 11

Ken Jaworowski

Sept. 14, 11 a.m.

The author discusses “What About the Bodies,” his follow up to “Small Town Sins.” Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. The talk begins at 11 a.m. followed by a book signing.

Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, Sept. 15

Michael Gordin, Sept. 16

Henry Grabar

Sept. 18, 7 p.m.

The author discusses his book “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World.”

Abigail Hing Wen

Sept. 19, 4 p.m.

YA author Abigail Hing Wen presents her debut middle grade book “The Vale” and screens a short film based on the book, “The Vale – Origins.”

Cass R. Sunstein, Oct. 1

Mariah Fredericks

Oct. 5, 11 a.m.

The author talks about her new novel, “The Girl in the Green Dress,” a historical mystery based on the real story of the unsolved deaths of Joseph Elwell and New Yorker writer Morris Markey,

Sarah Prager

Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m.

Author, historian and advocate Sarah Prager shares little-known stories from queer history and why they matter in celebration of Banned Books Week and LGBTQ+ History Month.

Tracey West

Oct. 11, 3 p.m.

The author shares her latest book series, “Dragon Hill: Ember the Fire Dragon” at a “Dragon Masters” party featuring crafts and games.

Christopher Eisgruber

Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber discusses his book, “Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right,” at this in-person and livestreamed event. Registration required.

Rhacel Salazar Parreñas

Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

Rhacel Salazar Parreñas, in conversation with Martina Vandenberg, presents her book “The Trafficker Next Door: How Household Employers Exploit Domestic Workers.” Registration requested, not required.

Eric Heinze, Oct. 28

Photo of author Colby Cedar Smith

Colby Cedar Smith

Nov. 2, 11 a.m.

The author is joined by Megan McCafferty to discuss her recently released book “The Siren and the Star.” Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee & pastries. The conversation begins at 11 a.m.

Content made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.


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