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A Slice of Literary Orange

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The new iteration, A Slice of Literary Orange, is a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year at various venues across the county, with no cost for attendees. These events take place at library locations or with the support of community partners.

We continue to celebrate literacy and promote books and reading!

Stay tuned and check back for announcement of the authors we will host.

Upcoming Author Events

Photo of author Berry with book cover

Author
Steve Berry

Thursday, June 8 at 6:30pm

STEVE BERRY is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of twenty-one novels. His books have been translated into 41 languages with over 25 million copies in 52 countries. They consistently appear in the top echelon of The New York Times, USA Today, and lndie bestseller lists.

Clifton C. Miller Community Center 
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780

Books will be available for purchase . Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Photo of Author Grann and book cover

Author
David Grann

Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30pm

DAVID GRANN is the New Yorker writer and bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z. Known for his compelling stories, Grann has been called "The man Hollywood can't stop reading," with four of his New Yorker articles adapted for the screen. 

Norma Hertzog Community Center 
1845 Park Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Books will be available for purchase. Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Photo of author horan with a book cover

Author
Nancy Horan

Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 pm

NANCY HORAN is the author of Loving Frank, which remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year, was translated into sixteen languages, and received the 2009 Prize for Historical Fiction. The House of Lincoln is available June 6 in hardcover.

Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Books will be available for purchase. Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Photo of author Silva and his book and photo of journalist Gangel

Author
Daniel Silva

In conversation with Jamie Gangel

Monday, July 24 at 6:30 pm

He has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American spy novelists ever. Compelling, passionate, haunting, brilliant: these are the words that have been used to describe the work of award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author DANIEL SILVA.

JAMIE GANGEL, an award-winning veteran correspondent, joined CNN in August 2015. Gangel reports for the network's digital and television platforms, and regularly appears on CNN's AC360, The Lead with Jake Tapper and The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.

Prior to joining CNN, Gangel had been at NBC News since 1983 and spent nearly two decades as National Correspondent for TODAY, covering a variety of issues, from popular culture to hard news.

Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Complimentary books available, while supplies last. Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Past Events

Photo of author Marie Benedict and cover of her book The Mitford Affair

Author
Marie Benedict

Wednesday, February 1  at 6:30pm

MARIE BENEDICT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie's Maid, and The Other Einstein. All have been translated into multiple languages.

Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Complimentary copies of the book available, while supplies last. Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Photo of Author Orlean and book cover On Animals

Author
Susan Orlean

In conversation with Samantha Dunn

Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 pm

SUSAN ORLEAN is a journalist, television writer, and bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book. She has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992, and has contributed articles to many magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside.

Lake Forest Community Center
100 Civic Center Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Books will be available for purchase from Creating Conversations.
Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com

Photo of author Trigiani

Author
Adriana Trigiani

Friday, April 21 at 6:30 pm

ADRIANA TRIGIANI is the New York Times best-selling author of twenty books in fiction and non-fiction, published in 38 languages around the world. She is also an award-winning playwright, television writer/producer and filmmaker.

Norma Hertzog Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Complimentary copies of the book available, while supplies last. Books will be available for purchase from Creating Conversations. Early arrival suggested.

No registration required.

For more information, contact Programs at
(714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com