LA County Library will welcome Julia Quinn, the bestselling author whose \u201cBridgerton\u201d novels inspired the hit Netflix series, for a special Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series event on Saturday, May 23, at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach. The program will feature a conversation with Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Director of LA County Library, from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by a book signing from 3 to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
The event is part of the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series, which is co-hosted and generously supported by the City of Manhattan Beach. It will offer readers the chance to hear Quinn discuss her career, the enduring appeal of romance fiction, and the cultural impact of stories that continue to resonate with audiences on the page and on screen.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom page to screen, Julia Quinn\u2019s storytelling has captured the imagination of readers and viewers around the world through the popularity of Netflix\u2019s Bridgerton,\u201d said Dr. Skye Patrick, County Librarian and Directory of LA County Library. \u201cWe are thrilled to welcome her to the Manhattan Beach Library Speaker Series for what promises to be a memorable afternoon of conversation and connection.\u201d<\/p>\n
About Julia Quinn<\/p>\n
Quinn is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose work has reached readers around the world. Her novels have been translated into dozens of languages, and her \u201cBridgerton\u201d series gained even wider international attention through Netflix\u2019s adaptation. Quinn also co-wrote \u201cQueen Charlotte\u201d with Shonda Rhimes, expanding the world of \u201cBridgerton\u201d beyond the original novel series.<\/p>\n
Event Details<\/p>\n
Where: Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
When: Saturday, May 23, 2 to 4 p.m.
Author Talk: 2 to 3 p.m.
Reception and Book Signing: 3 to 4 p.m.
Books: Available for purchase as preorders or at the event through {pages}: a bookstore<\/a><\/p>\n