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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth\, The Sixth Faction
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\n\n  \nA single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series\, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation\, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel\, The Sixth Faction! \nFifteen years after readers first stepped into dystopian Chicago alongside Tris Prior\, the Divergent universe continues to captivate readers with its unflinching exploration of identity\, courage\, and sacrifice. And in the alternate universe of The Sixth Faction\, we revisit familiar characters in a completely new way…  \nBeatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions\, five futures\, five lives. \nShe has a plan: she’s going to make the bravest choice and leave Abnegation to join Dauntless\, even though it means abandoning her family. \nBut when tragedy strikes at her choosing ceremony\, everything changes—her world\, her plans\, even Beatrice herself. \nHer decision will thrust her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion\, where a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name—may be the only person she can trust. \nOne choice will change everything. \nRegister now for the chance to ask questions and get an exclusive sneak peek of The Sixth Faction–out on October 6\, 2026! \n  \nAbout the Author:  \nVeronica Roth is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of numerous titles including When Among Crows\, Chosen Ones\, the Divergent series\, Carve the Mark\, and Seek the Traitor’s Son. Veronica lives with her husband and their dog in Chicago\, a city that she lovingly features (and frequently destroys) in many of her novels. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Hutchinson Public Library.
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/virtual-author-talk-with-veronica-roth-the-sixth-faction/
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CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Young Adult
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with David Epstein
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister Here \n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book\, Inside the Box\, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! \nWe are constantly told to “think outside the box” to innovate\, solve complex problems\, and reach our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actually lies in working within our limitations? In Inside the Box\, David Epstein draws on science\, research\, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how constraints\, boundaries\, and structure can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition\, focus\, and problem-solving\, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths. \nRegister now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life. \n  \nAbout the Author:  \nDavid Epstein is the author of three New York Times bestsellers — The Sports Gene\, Range\, and most recently Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica\, and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to becoming a writer\, he was living in a tent in the Arctic training to become an environmental scientist. Like many of the characters in Range\, he has had a winding career path. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Hutchinson Public Library.
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/virtual-author-talk-with-david-epstein/
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SUMMARY:A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Virtual Author Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \n\n\n\n\n  \nWeinersmith as they dive into their book\, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Really Thought This Through? \nEarth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far\, far away—no climate change\, no war\, no doomscrolling—beckons\, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed\, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements\, but after years of research\, they aren’t so sure it’s a good idea.  \nIn a world hurtling toward human expansion into space\, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares\, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process\, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondered about\, and many you’ve never considered: \nCan you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals\, what’s the legal status of space cannibalism? \nWith deep expertise\, a winning sense of humor\, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal\, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary. \nRegister today to be a part of the discussion! \n  \nAbout the Authors:  \nZach Weinersmith is best known as the cartoonist of the comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He also co-wrote the bestselling science books Soonish and A City on Mars with his wife\, and worked with the artist Boulet to create a children’s retelling of the story of Beowulf called Bea Wolf.  \nDr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University\, and is currently President of the Helminthological Society of Washington and the American Society of Parasitologists. Her research on animal behavior and parasites has been featured in The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, BBC World\, Science\, Nature\, and more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestsellers Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve And/Or Ruin Everything and A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Really Thought This Through?. In 2024\, she and her co-author/husband Zach received a Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize for A City on Mars. Kelly is also co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe.  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Hutchinson Public Library.
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/a-city-on-mars-the-science-and-absurdities-of-space-settlement-with-kelly-and-zach-weinersmith-virtual-author-talk-series/
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SUMMARY:Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
DESCRIPTION:Register Here                  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, political intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding. \nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilogy\, introduces us to the holy city of Tova. The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal\, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world. \nMeanwhile\, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship\, Xiala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Described as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, scarred\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villain. \nWhether you are a longtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy read\, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on. \nRegister today to go behind the scenes with one of speculative fiction’s most exciting voices! \n  \nAbout the Author:  \nRebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hugo\, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. She has published multiple award-winning short stories and novels\, including two novels in The Sixth World series\, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn\, Race to the Sun for the Rick Riordan imprint\, and the Hugo Award-winning epic fantasy trilogy Between Earth and Sky. She was the guest editor of America’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy (2023) and a contributor to the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” She has also written for Marvel comics and games\, and her TV writing includes FX’s A Murder at the End of the World\, and the Marvel series Echo for Disney+. She has had her own work optioned by Paramount\, Amazon Studios\, Netflix\, and AMC Studios. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Hutchinson Public Library.
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