# A Big Thank You to Our Fans!
Did you know? February is Library Lovers Month - dedicated to all of the book lovers here in Jacksonville (and around the world) who rely on their public library for their books, movies, music, author talks, storytimes, writing workshops, and so much more! That is why, this month, we've put together a few booklists that our biggest fans are sure to love. It's our way of saying, "Thank you!"
# Upcoming Events You're Sure to Love
You probably already know this (but just in case you missed it): Jacksonville Public Library is the best place in town to meet your favorite bestselling and local authors!
An Afternoon with Romance Novelist Brenda Jackson
The Friends of Bradham and Brooks Library invites you to join them for an engaging conversation with this New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 149 acclaimed romance novels and novellas in her hometown of Jacksonville, FL. An audience Q&A and book signing follow the interview. Note: Please bring your own copies of the author's books to be signed. Books will not be sold at the event.
Saturday, February 8, from 2-4 p.m. | Bradham & Brooks Branch
This is a free, public event. No registration is required. Browse Jackson's online bookstore: www.brendajacksononlinestore.com.
Lit Chat Interview with Jennifer Coburn
Jennifer Coburn is a celebrated historical fiction author. Her latest book, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory, is an illuminating tale of resistance and the dangers of propaganda. Her other novel, Cradles of the Reich, is a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir, We'll Always Have Paris, as well as six contemporary women's novels. She has also contributed to five literary anthologies, including A Paris All Your Own.
Wednesday, February 12, at 7 p.m. | Southeast Library
Register for the FREE author talk!
An audience Q&A and book signing will follow the interview. Books will be available for sale on-site from our local bookstore partners, The BookMark.
Junior Lit Chat with Zoe Persico
Zoe Persico is an author and illustrator with a love for the wild, the wondrous, and the whimsical. Her debut middle grade graphic novel, How to Talk to Your Succulent publishes 2025 with Tundra Books and has published works with Hazy Dell Press, Running Press Kids, American Girl, Disney Press, and more. When she's not working she enjoys playing board games, imagining in tabletop RPGs, admiring a passing thunderstorm, and petting her dog, Zombie.
Saturday, February 22, at 1 p.m. | Beaches Branch
Register for the FREE author talk!
This Junior Lit Chat is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library. After the program, there will be 30 minutes for a book signing with the author. A limited number of copies of Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment will be given away to registered attendees, (first-come, first-served).
Are You "Bananas About Books"?!
Jacksonville's annual "Celebrate Reading Week" returns March 2-8, 2025, with appearances by local and nationally known authors, live children's entertainers, book characters, and more! It ends with a party at the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. where you'll get to see Mayor Deegan's new River City Readers Bookmobile and pick up a free book (and free lunch).
