The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival will present award-winning singer, songwriter and author Michael Bolton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. He will discuss and sign his new autobiography, “The Soul of it All: My Life, My Music.” The presentation is open to the public and takes place at B’nai Amoona Congregation, 324 South Mason Road. Free parking is available. Bolton’s new book, provided by Left Bank Books, will be available for sale at the event. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased at 314-442-3299 or stljewishbookfestival.org. Festival 2012 Series & Series PLUS Tickets will be honored for this author event.