Diplomatic negotiator Mickey Bergman, “Bridgerton” series author Julia Quinn and noted food writer Joan Nathan are among the headliners scheduled to appear at the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, which runs from Saturday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 17.
Bergman will kick off the festival Saturday night, Nov. 2 with his book, “In The Shadows,” a story about a former paratrooper in the Israeli Defense Forces. He worked in high-stakes hostage negotiations, securing the release of numerous Americans held captive overseas.
On Thursday, Nov. 7, Quinn, writer of the enormously popular “Bridgerton” series, will lead the Women’s Night special event, featuring her book “Queen Charlotte,” the steamy prequel that frames the high-society Netflix series.
For the fan-favorite Cookbook Night on Saturday, Nov. 16, famed food editor, critic and chef Joan Nathan will present and discuss her favorite recipes from her new memoir, “My Life in Recipes.” The book uses recipes to look back at her life and family history—and at her personal journey discovering Jewish cuisine from around the world.
Finally, on Sunday, Nov. 17, Daniel Handler, author of the young audience smash hit series “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” which was adapted into a Netflix series from 2017-19, will close out the festival showcasing his latest book “And Then? And Then? What Else?” The book is both a personal memoir and a literary exploration, a how-to book and a critical inquiry, a sequence of stories and a series of events. Anyone curious about the creator of Lemony Snicket and anyone who either devoured those stories when they were young, or parents and grandparents currently caught in Lemony’s drama and humor with the tweens and teens in their lives, will not want to miss this opportunity.
Those who want the full St. Louis Jewish Book Festival experience can purchase All-Access Passes, which provide entrance to more than 25 author programs year-round. All-Access Passes and individual tickets will be on sale starting Aug. 18 and can be purchased at jccstl.com/jbf-tickets.
RELATED: 9 tips to know before going book hunting at the J’s Summer Used book sale