Rutgers University Libraries Announce Fall Lineup of Author Talks
Universitywide
Live stream discussions with best-selling authors and thought leaders are available to Rutgers University Libraries patrons, with multiple new events each month. These author talks, which are free and open to the public, include interactive Q&A sessions during which participants can ask the authors questions directly.
Provided in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, these talks feature a wide range of speakers, including New York Times best-selling authors, National Book Award winners, Smithsonian experts, accomplished journalists, and well-known television personalities. Featured authors are novelists, poets, and nonfiction writers covering a wide range of topics, such as business, culture, law, medicine, science, and social issues.
The fall lineup for the Rutgers University Libraries Speaker Series includes:
Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher
Wednesday, September 10, 2 p.m.
No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Author Jefferson Fisher, a trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation.
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Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry
Wednesday, September 17, 2 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules.
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Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
Thursday, October 2, 2 p.m.
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
Thursday, October 9, 7 p.m.
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm—and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave, and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Wednesday, October 22, 7 p.m.
You are invited to join us online and be among the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
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Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Wednesday, October 29, 2 p.m.
Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025).
Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
Wednesday, November 5, 2 p.m.
You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
Thursday, November 13, 7 p.m.
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.
Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
Tuesday, November 18, 2 p.m.
Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, at home, and in life in his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.