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 St. Louisan and popular suspense author Ridley Pearson will discuss and sign of his latest thriller “The Risk Agent” at 7 p.m., Monday, July 2 at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
The event is sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation and Pudd’nHead Books.
The program is free and open to the public. Pudd’nHead Books will be selling copies of Pearson’s book at the event.
The County Library describes the book this way:
“Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghai and crackling with tension-filled suspense, bestselling suspense author Ridley Pearson’s latest introduces two compelling new characters—and heralds in the start of a brilliant new series.
A Chinese national working for an American construction company is grabbed off the streets of Shanghai in broad daylight. His one-man security detail goes missing as well. Rutherford Risk is a firm specializing in extraction: the negotiation for, and the recovery of hostages. Private investigation is illegal in today’s China. Operating within her borders will be difficult at best.
The security company recruits two unique outsiders to do their bidding. Grace Chu is a forensic accountant hired to follow the money; John Knox is a civilian with unparalleled training in both combat and culture. Grace’s top-notch American education and Chinese military service make her an unassuming, but effective, operative, while Knox’s take-no-prisoners attitude brings them perilously close to harm. Following the money leads to more complex – and dangerous – consequences than either anticipated. Who is actually behind the kidnapping? And more important, can Knox and Grace locate the two hostages ahead of the deadline?“The Risk Agent” is brimming with all the classic Pearson elements fans and literary critics love. Inventive story lines, crisp prose, and breathtaking scenery—it’s all here along with expert pacing and an edge-of-your seat crime story.”
Pearson’s books have been translated into 20 languages with more than six million copies sold. He is the author of 17 New York Times bestselling suspense novels for adults and numerous popular young adult adventure novels, including the Kingdom Keepers series and the Peter and the Starcatcher series, co-written with Dave Barry.
The St. Louis County Library program sites are accessible. With two weeks notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. For more information, call 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
 The St. Louis County Library Foundation is hosting a visit by author Gregory Maguire for a discussion and signing of the final novel in his internationally acclaimed Wicked series “Out of Oz” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the Main Reading Roo, of Library Headquarters,1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in Ladue.
The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Pudd’nHead Books.
According to a Library press release:
Gregory Maguire’s “Wicked” was published in 1995 to great acclaim and established Maguire as one of the most brilliant and original literary minds of our time. In it, the author created a rich fantasy world based on the characters and setting of “The Wizard of Oz,” as told from the point of view of the antagonist of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale. Offering a different look into the land of Oz, one full of political and social unrest, Maguire first introduced readers to a green-skinned girl named Elphaba, the misunderstood creature who grows up to become the villain of Baum’s beloved story.
“Wicked” soon found champions and critical praise worldwide, and became the basis for the musical “Wicked”—one of the most successful Broadway productions in history. Currently in its eighth year on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical has been seen by nearly 28 million people, bringing the book, musical, and Maguire international renown.
Maguire’s second volume in the Wicked Years series, “Son of a Witch” told the story of Elphaba’s son, Liir. A third volume, “A Lion Among Men,” followed the story of Brrr, the Cowardly Lion. Both novels were instant national bestsellers.
Now in “Out of Oz: The Final Volume in the Wicked Years,” Maguire once again takes readers back to the marvelous land of Oz, where The Emerald City is mounting an invasion of Munchkinland, Glinda is held under house arrest, and the Cowardly Lion is on the run from the law. Amidst the chaos, Elphaba’s granddaughter, Rain, comes of age to take up her broom in an Oz wracked by war.
Gregory Maguire’s “Out of Oz” brings the world of Oz full circle, in an imaginative and stunning conclusion to one of the most beloved and bestselling series in modern American literature.
 Seven suspense authors from across the country will gather in St. Louis Wednesday (Sept. 14) for “Suspense Night” at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
The event, which begins at 7 p.m., is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation.
The evening is in partnership with the 2011 Bouchercon Convention slated for Sept. 15-18 at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis. Bouchercon is an annual national convention of mystery writers and readers. The St. Louis County Library is the Bouchercon 2011 non-profit partner.
Copies of the authors’ books will be for sale at the event from Puddn’Head Books. A panel discussion and book signing will follow the program.
Suspense Night 2011 features:
Megan Abbott, Edgar-winning author of the novels “Die a Little,” “The Song Is You,” “Queenpin,” “Bury Me Deep,” and “The End of Everything.”
Reed Farrel Coleman has been awarded the Shamus Award for Best Detective Novel three times. His latest book is “Innocent Monsters,” the sixth installment in the Moe Prager detective series.
S.J. Rozan, author of many critically acclaimed novels. Her latest novel, “Ghost Hero,” is the eleventh in the series featuring Chinese-American detective Lydia Chin.
Peter Spiegelman, author of “Black Maps,” which won the 2004 Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel, “Death’s Little Helpers,” “Red Cat,” and “Thick as Thieves.”
Steve Hamilton, only the second author to win Edgars for Best First Novel and Best Novel. His books include “A Cold Day in Paradise” and “Misery Bay.”
Lisa Lutz, author of the New York Times bestselling “Spellman Files” series. She is most recently the author of “Heads You Lose,” written with David Hayward.
Christa Faust, a successful horror and crime writer. Her most recent novel “Money Shot” won the Crimespree Award.
Program sites are accessible. Upon two weeks notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
The St. Louis County Library Foundation Reading Garden Event Series and KETC Channel 9 presents a free family concert with PBS Kids’ musical host Mr. Steve at 7 p.m., Friday at St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Mr. Steve will share interactive, original songs and stories at the event.
The program is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Copies of Mr. Steve’s CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase and signing.
Children of all ages are invited to dance and sing along with the lovable musical host of PBS Kids. Mr. Steve has been writing and performing his award-winning music for children and families for the past ten years. In May 2008, Mr. Steve began hosting PBS Kids and sharing the day with “Curious George,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “Super Why” and “Martha Speaks.” His songs, with their clever stories and catchy melodies, engage and entertain kids.
Mr. Steve has performed at over 2,000 shows nationwide at venues including the White House, the Kennedy Center, Symphony Space in New York City, and Fenway Park in Boston. He has attracted fans from coast to coast and numerous awards, including two Parents’ Choice Gold Awards.
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Event Series hosts free family events with authors and musicians. Sponsors include Commerce Bank and Companion.
Program sites are accessible. With two weeks notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
If you have kids, you’ll want to mark your calendar for this concert at St. Louis County Library.
The St. Louis County Library Foundation Reading Garden Event Series and KETC Channel 9 will present a free family concert with PBS Kids’ musical host Mr. Steve at 7 p.m., Friday, July 29 at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Mr. Steve will share interactive, original songs and stories at the event.
The program is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Copies of Mr. Steve’s CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase and signing.
Children of all ages are invited to dance and sing along with the lovable musical host of PBS Kids. Mr. Steve has been writing and performing his award-winning music for children and families for the past ten years. In May 2008, Mr. Steve began hosting PBS Kids and sharing the day with “Curious George,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “Super Why” and “Martha Speaks.” His songs, with their clever stories and catchy melodies, engage and entertain kids.
Mr. Steve has performed at over 2,000 shows nationwide at venues including the White House, the Kennedy Center, Symphony Space in New York City, and Fenway Park in Boston. He has attracted fans from coast to coast and numerous awards, including two Parents’ Choice Gold Awards.
St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Event Series hosts free family events with authors and musicians. Sponsors include Commerce Bank and Companion.
Program sites are accessible. With two weeks notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Contact St. Louis County Library by phone 314-994-3300 or visit www.slcl.org.
 Here’s a rock concert for kids and their parents–and it’s free! Sara Hickman and the Family Rocks Band will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, Ladue.
Sara Hickman, an award-winning musician and the current official “state musician” of Texas, and her band will play music from their album “Family Time Rocks.”
The doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 314-994-3300 or click here.
The event is sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation, the Reading Garden, Companion and Commerce Bank.
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