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May Author Talks

4/28/2025 12:00:00 PM
May author's book covers (left to right): Thriving with Anxiety by David H. Rosmarin, PhD. Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang. The Genius of Judy by Rachelle Bergstein.

Join us for our monthly author talk series! This May we’ll discuss using anxiety to your benefit, a wild thriller surrounding celebrity and social media, and the cultural impact of Judy Blume.

Registration is required for the live events. Each talk features the chance to submit questions for an author Q&A. All events will be recorded and uploaded to the author talk archive.


Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Harvard Psychologist, Author, and Keynote Speaker
Tips on Using Your Anxiety to Thrive | May 7, 2025 @ 11:00 AM


Liann Zhang

Author of Debut Thriller Julie Chan is Dead
On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller | May 14, 2025 @ 4:00 PM


Rachelle Bergstein

Lifestyle Writer, Editor, and Bestselling Author of The Genius of Judy
The Genius of Judy Blume | May 21, 2025 @ 11:00 AM


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The Library’s online author talks series is made possible thanks to the efforts of the Long Beach Public Library Foundation and its generous donors.