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Author Salons are intimate events with renowned authors in unique venues.

The Literary Lions Gala is the debut night for the 2019 Author Salon event series, with tickets first offered for sale exclusively to Gala attendees.

Author Salons are unique experiences for you to share food, wine, and conversation with a renowned Northwest author. Set in an intimate venue, you will meet the author, learn about his or her background and writing inspirations, and ask questions. Drinks and dinner, author presentation, and a personalized copy of the author’s latest title is included in the ticket price.

Author Salons

Author Salon with Min Jin Lee

Min Jin Lee (Pachinko) in conversation with Emily Calkins

May 4, 2019

10:00 am - 12 noon

Bis on Main, Bellevue

$200 per person

Author Salon with Craig Romano

Explore Squak Mountain with author of Urban Trails: Eastside, Craig Romano and Lisa Rosenblum, KCLS Executive Director

May 5, 2019

Featuring a gourmet picnic lunch from Pasta & Co.

$150 per person

Author Salon with Laurie Frankel

Laurie Frankel (This is How It Always Is) in conversation with Garth Stein (The Art of Racing in the Rain)

May 7, 2019

6:00-8:00 pm

Canlis Restaurant Penthouse, Seattle

$250 per person

Author Salon with Hsiao-Ching Chou

Join Hsiao-Ching Chou (Chinese Soul Food) for a hands-on cooking class featuring recipes from Hsiao-Ching's cookbook.

May 18, 2019

6:00-8:00 pm

The Hot Stove Society, Seattle

$250 per person

Author Salon with Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart (The Drunken Botanist) in Conversation with Tan Vinh (Seattle Times Food Writer)

May 23, 2019

6:00-8:00 pm

Copperworks Distilling Company, Seattle

$200 per person

 

Author Salon with Cara Black

Cara Black (Murder in Bel Air) in Conversation with Kevin O'Brien (They Won't Be Hurt)

June 6, 2019

6:00-8:00 pm

Bastille Cafe and Bar, Seattle

$200 per person

Author Salon with Ken Jennings

Ken Jennings (Planet Funny) in Conversation with Paul Constant (The Seattle Review of Books)

Catered by Restaurateur Renee Erickson's Sea Creatures Catering

June 19, 2019

6:15-8:15 pm

The Spheres, Seattle

$300 per person

Author Salon with J.A. Jance

J.A. Jance (The A List) in Conversation with Patti Payne (Puget Sound Business Journal Columnist)

June 23, 2019

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

J.A. Jance's Home, Bellevue

$200 per person