The Maricopa County Library District has partnered with the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) to bring free presentations from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Online Author Talks are offered through MCLD and connects local readers with some of the most influential voices in literature, self-development and current events from the comfort of their own home or local library, according to a press release.

About the Library Speakers Consortium

The LSC is a nationwide network of over 400 member libraries spanning 45 states, dedicated to expanding access to today’s top authors.

By collaborating with these libraries, the consortium offers online programs designed to engage, educate and inspire communities.

These interactive author talks provide attendees with the unique opportunity to hear directly from authors about their creative processes, inspirations and insights.

Upcoming speakers

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, “The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune” will commence at 5 p.m.

Klune is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of “The House in the Cerulean Sea”

The community is welcome to come have a magical moment with Klune as he chats about his “Cerulean Chronicles,” with special emphasis on his newest in the series, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea.”

On Thursday, Jan. 28, “Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell” will begin at 12 p.m.

Montell is the New York Times Bestselling Author of “Cultish” and “The Age of Magical Overthinking”

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, “An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman” will begin at 11 a.m.

Fishman is the vice president and agent at The Gernert Company.

For more information or to register for these talks, visit libraryc.org/mcldaz/upcoming.