Local Author Book Fair

Local Author Book Fair

Sunday, August 23rd

1:00PM-5:00PM

Free event. No registration Required.

The Brentwood Library is pleased to host this event which will showcase local authors while providing a venue for you, our local readers, to connect with them. We will have a screenwriting workshop, multiple authors who will speak about their books, and time for you to visit with them and purchase their books.

Authors attending: Bill Peach, Nanette Avery, Rick Reichman, Shannon L. Brown, Keely Brooke Keith, Paula Palermo, Tom Wood, Iscah, Carroll Silvera, Kathy Rhodes, Rena Johnson, D. G. Driver, Patty Keith, Louise Draper Colln, Dr. Veera S. Rajaratnam, Parnell Donahue, MD, Catherine Moore, Courtney Lynn Mroch, David M. Harris, Eva Melusine Thieme, Kimberly Dana, Nicole Jarrell, Leo Kennedy, Christine Copenhaver, and Alana Raybon.

Meet the author, and enjoy local history.

Author John M.Oden Sr. will be selling and signing his book The Brentwood I Remember, which depicts the people, businesses, and events that gave birth to the vibrant City of Brentwood, Tennessee.  Mr. Oden says, "All of my life I have been involved in the business, church and social life of Brentwood, except for the 13 months I spent in Germany in 1954 and 1955 while serving in the United States Army.  Most of the people, places and things written about in my book have never been written about before." Give the gift of local history this year!

Date: Sunday, December 23
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Place: Brentwood Room

Local Author Book Fair

The Brentwood  Library is pleased to offer the 1st Annual Author Book Fair featuring local authors.  Participating authors will be autographing and selling their books! Thirty minute author chat sessions will be scheduled throughout the day in the Brentwood Room. Authors will read from their books and/or give a special presentation on a specific topic. 

Date: Saturday, November 10
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 Participating Authors
Mike Tucker, Aquarius Falling
Steve Pridmore, Reese Madison P.I. Case of the Missing E, Reese Madison P.I. Ghost of Adventure Land
Joanne Padgett, Vampires of Camelot
Zoro, The Big Gig
Mike Trogden, 100 After 50: A Practical Guide to Weight Management
Stanley Hime, It Was All About Sects, You Will Love This Book, Sue Stays Busy
Ramon Presson, When Will My Life Not Suck?, 101 Conversation Starters for Couples, 101 Conversations Starters for Families
Dennis Upkins, Hollowstone
Sara Harvey, The Tower of the Forgotten, The Labyrinth of the Dead, The Convent of the Pure
W.L. Traghber, Nashville Sports History: Stories From the Stands, Vanderbilt Basketball: Tales of Commodore Gridiron History
John Neely Davis, The Sixth William
Samantha DeGrasse, Taber is Beautiful
Paul Parsons, Baden-Powell’s Beads

Countdown to An Evening at the Library: Three More Days!

An Evening At the Library, sponsored by the Brentwood Library Foundation, is in just three days! Enjoy an entertaining literary event with elegant music, a cocktail dinner, and an opportunity to meet notable authors. Meet Phil Valentine, filmmaker Howard Klausner, novelist Dr. Paul D. Parsons, and writer Sigmund Brouwers. Mark your calendar for Friday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The Brentwood Library Foundation offers four sponsorship levels. The $250 sponsorship level is a favorite because it comes with fine-free library privileges for a year!

For more information, or to purchase tickets, please click here to see the event invitation.

Meet Author Barry Jones

Date: Sunday, December 11
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Place: Meeting Room A

Barry Jones is a Sumner County based author and storyteller. He is a member of the ExploraStory group that meets monthly at Rock Castle in Hendersonville, and is also a member of the Tennessee Storytelling Association. This Sunday, Mr. Jones will read from his new book, Words Upon a Tombstone. You won't want to miss storytelling at its best!

Register online for this free event, or call Robyn at 371-0090 ext. 8510.

AN EVENING WITH THE AUTHORS -- Thursday, April 14, 6:30-9:30PM

Meet authors Denise Hildreth Jones, Susan Gregg Gilmore, and Ken Abraham at the home of Sharon and Dave Ramsey. The cocktail supper will be catered by Whole Foods Market-Cool Springs. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 371-0090 ext. 851.

WOOD ENGRAVINGS BY ERNEST A. PICKUP -- Saturday, March 19, 2-4PM

Please join us for and exhibition of wood engravings and a book signing in celebration of the publication of The Life and Work of Ernest A. Pickup by Beverly P. St. John and Gary A. Webb. No registration is necessary for this free event.

Author Terri Frank visits the Library

Join local author Terri Frank as she shares some of her experiences exploring places of interest in Tennessee.

She'll be here on Thursday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

An Evening with the Authors tickets available

The Library's Foundation is hosting an Evening with the Authors

Thursday, April 15
6:30-9:30 p.m.

Enjoy a cocktail supper and personal visits with 4 talented authors at the home of Sharon and Dave Ramsey.

Small group gatherings will enjoy interesting presentations and lively discussions with authors:

• Mark Green, M.D., A Night with Saddam

• Lisa Patton, Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter

• Cecilia Tichi, Readin' Country Music: Steel Guitars, Opry Stars, and Honky Tonk Bars
  

• Eric Wilson, Fireproof: Never Leave Your Partner Behind

See the website for full details and ticket pricing.

Reservations are required by Monday, March 29th. Call the library at 371-0090 ext 800, or purchase tickets online today!