The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival and Left Bank Books will present international best-selling author Nicole Krauss for a free presentation and book signing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the JCC-Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur. Krauss, author of “Man Walks into a Room” and “The History of Love,” will be speaking about her latest book, “Great House,” winner of The National Book Award. Books will be available for sale at the event and Krauss will be signing following her presentation. For more information on the event, call the Festival Hotline at 314-442-3299.