Lit Chat 2025

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Meet the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series at Jax Book Fest: Youth Readers' Day.

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Join us this month as we commemorate the 65th anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday, follow the adventures of a rouge shark scientist, and more.

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Jasmin Graham discusses her love for sharks and her mission to promote diversity in marine biology with Kelsi Hasden.

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Jax Book Fest returns this year over two Saturdays at the Main Library, on September 13 & 20. This annual celebration brings together authors, readers, writers, and book lovers of all types.

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Take a ride through the raucous racing circuits and strip malls of South Georgia in Can't Shake the Dust by St. Augustine author C.H. Hooks. 

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Get to know local author L.T. Reed and her debut mystery/thriller novel, Unfamiliar Blood, at our next Lit Chat Author Talk.

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There are three opportunities to meet and support local authors at different library locations this July. Plus, save the date for Jax Book Fest 2025.

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While we love to feature Jax authors throughout the year, we have some exciting things planned to point a spotlight on these local literary icons.

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Are you a fan of Southern Gothic, ghost stories, and horror? This June, we're bringing two Jacksonville authors together for a "spirited" discussion.

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Never stop learning! Join a Library Book Club, meet bestselling authors and up-and-coming local writers, learn how to write your own books, and more!

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