MCC Virtual Author Talk Series

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Author Talks offers a unique chance to engage with two or three bestselling authors online for free each month. Each event is live-streamed and lasts about an hour with Q&A.

Can't attend live? Register to receive a copy of the recording the day after the event.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Upcoming Speakers

Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams with Sleep Expert Michelle Carr
Director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Center for Advanced Sleep Medicine
Wednesday, March 11th 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code
Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver
Tuesday, March 24th 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT

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Past Event Recordings

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
New York Times Bestselling Author of Population: 485 and The Jesus Cow
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at 12:00 PM MST

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 12:00 PM MST

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy
Thursday, February 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM MST

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