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Laura Dave (Keynote)

Laura Dave is a New York Times bestselling author of six novels. Five of her novels, including her latest, The Last Thing He Told Me, have been optioned for film and television. “A spouse’s disappearance and the discovery of a secret self … rank high on the list of worn plot devices. Dave makes this conceit feel fresh [by using] … her skill at … remembering that people and relationships must drive the narrative.” — New York Times The novel is a heartfelt thriller with breakneck pacing, plot twists, and an evocative family drama.

Kate Quinn (Keynote)

Kate Quinn is a New York Times’ bestselling historical fiction author. She wrote novels set in Rome and in the Italian Renaissance before turning to the 20th century with The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, and her latest, The Diamond Eye. Based on a true story, The Diamond Eye is a World War II story of a quiet librarian who becomes history’s deadliest female sniper—a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, and of a mother who becomes a soldier.

Walter R. Borneman

Walter Borneman’s Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and the Fate of the Many Brothers Aboard the USS Arizona is a deeply personal and never before told account of one of America’s darkest days, December 7, 1941. The battleship fleet was crippled, thousands died, and the US was propelled into war. In an era when family members serving together was accepted and encouraged, 63 of the Arizona’s 1,177 dead were brothers. “A fresh account of a well-documented historical event … Borneman’s extensive research, … broad knowledge, and sensitive touch make it an entirely worthwhile experience.” ― Kirkus Reviews

Lee Hollis

Lee Hollis is the pen name for a brother and sister writing team. Rick Copp is a film and television writer/producer and author of two other mystery novel series. Sister Holly Simason is an award-winning food and cocktail columnist. He writes mysteries. She writes recipes. Combine the two and the cozy series Hayley Powell Food & Cocktails Mysteries was born. Death of an Italian Chef is the fourteenth in the series and is … “an enjoyably twisty mystery laced with the heroine’s equally entertaining food centric newspaper columns.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Jean Reagan

Jean Reagan is the author of an excellent series of children’s how-to books including How to Babysit a Grandma, a sleepover story, and How to Babysit a Grandpa, a humorous picture book about a little boy and his grandpa. Both are New York Times and Indie bestsellers. Her latest book, How to Welcome a New Baby, is a fun and adorable picture book about welcoming a new baby into your family. In the summers, Reagan and her husband serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Christopher Reich

New York Times bestselling author Christopher Reich is an expert at creating thrillers with nonstop action and nail-biting suspense. He’s the author of two series: the Jonathon Ransom series (“ … a masterful performance by one of the genre’s elite” — Publisher’s Weekly) and the Simon Riske series (“ … with turbo-charged plots … ” — New York Times). Once a Thief, fourth in the Simon Riske series, finds Riske facing enemies across Europe to find the truth behind a mysterious investor. It’s an international spy thriller featuring Riske: one part James Bond, one part Jack Reacher.

Steve Rowley

Steven Rowley, author of the bestselling Lily and the Octopus, provides readers in The Guncle, with “…a novel of real depth beneath all its witty froth.” — Kirkus Reviews “[His] comedic dialogue that would make Neil Simon jealous gives way to a warmth that will make readers smile.” — Library Journal The novel follows a former gay television star who takes in his young niece and nephew after a tragic accident, introducing them to his reclusive world, outsized life, and unique wisdom. “Rowley hits the sweet spot between hilarity and heart in this endearing charmer.” — Christian Science Monitor

Steven Rowley

Steven Rowley, author of the bestselling Lily and the Octopus, provides readers in The Guncle, with “…a novel of real depth beneath all its witty froth.” — Kirkus Reviews “[His] comedic dialogue that would make Neil Simon jealous gives way to a warmth that will make readers smile.” — Library Journal The novel follows a former gay television star who takes in his young niece and nephew after a tragic accident, introducing them to his reclusive world, outsized life, and unique wisdom. “Rowley hits the sweet spot between hilarity and heart in this endearing charmer.” — Christian Science Monitor