Behind the Book: Author Series

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The Behind the Book author series at the North Richland Hills Library brings New York Times bestselling authors to North Richland Hills and the surrounding community! Meet your favorite authors, ask them questions, and hear them speak about their latest book.

Upcoming Behind the Book Events

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The NRH Library's popular Behind the Book author series will continue this fall with a focus on award-winning and critically acclaimed Texas authors. We invite you to join us in celebrating the literary talent of the Lone Star State!

S.C. Gwynne
Wednesday, November 15 | 1:00 PM

To kick off the new Behind the Book: Texas Edition series, join us in welcoming bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon, S.C. Gwynne!

His Majesty's Airship is the tragic story of the British airship R101—which went down in a spectacular hydrogen-fueled fireball in 1930, killing more people than died in the Hindenburg disaster seven years later—has been largely forgotten. 

Lunch Reception | 12:00 PM  (bit.ly/46ugDcI)
A ticketed reception hosted by the Friends of the NRH Library will take place before the free speaking event. Tickets to the reception cost $40 and include a copy of His Majesty's Airship, a light lunch, and reserved seating at the public event at 1:00 PM. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets today through the Friends of the NRH Library's website or stop by the front desk of the Library, and we'll be happy to help!

A headshot of author SC Gwynne with his book His Majesty's Airship

About the Author

S.C. Gwynne is the author of His Majesty’s Airship, Hymns of the Republic, and the New York Times bestsellers Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. He spent most of his career as a journalist, including stints with Time as bureau chief, national correspondent, and senior editor, and with Texas Monthly as executive editor. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife.


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Past Behind the Book Events

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What to Expect at a Behind the Book Event

Each Behind the Book event is different because each author and book are different, but here's what our patrons have experienced in the past:

  • Themed decor that represents the author's book
  • An intimate look into the author's life journey
  • Unexpected party favors
  • Touching personal stories from the author
  • Delicious refreshments
  • Laugh-out-loud funny stories from the author
  • Writing tips and motivation
  • Lots of selfies with the author
  • New friendships made with other local book lovers
  • An indescribable yearning to read every book ever written

What People Are Saying

"If every community had a Library like this [North Richland Hills] I'm convinced there would be world peace." -Author Susan Wiggs
Quoted during her speaking event for Family Tree on 8/12/16

"Cheers: To the North Richland Hills Library's Staff and Friends of the Library for the opportunity to be with Kathleen Grissom, who spoke about her new book, Glory Over Everything, as well as her previous book, The Kitchen House. Thanks for hosting this most interesting and enjoyable event."
-Barbara J. Jones, North Richland Hills
Published in the April 16, 2016 issue of the Fort Worth Star Telegram after the Kathleen Grissom event for Glory Over Everything on 4/5/16

"North Richland Hills was the BEST event we had on the entire tour. Nobody else even came close. In fact, the other events were a waste of time compared to the great job done by NRH." -Author Joanne Fluke
Received on 3/3/16 by Library staff after the event to officially launch Joanne Fluke's book Wedding Cake Murder on 2/24/16

"Best time ever! The reception was wonderful and listening to her speak was extremely enjoyable! You have a very beautiful library." --Becky Graham
Received on 7/23/15 by Library staff after the Kathy Reichs event for Speaking in Bones on 7/22/15

"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Kathy Reichs book talk last night. I've never read any of her books or seen the show, but I sure do want to now! She's an excellent speaker—what a sense of humor! The event was organized beautifully and I loved your library (it was my first time to see it). Thanks for a great evening!" -Ellen Ritchie
Received on 7/23/15 by Library staff after the Kathy Reichs event for Speaking in Bones on 7/22/15

"I had the pleasure of attending the Tea time with Joanne Fluke last week. We had such a marvelous time, and took in all the time and love your staff put into making this an incredible event for us "Hannah Maniacs". Other than meeting the speaker of the hour, it was also a pleasure meeting the wonderful staff. Very helpful in every way, upon arriving to your library. We are from out of town."
-Anonymous Received on 3/4/15 by Library staff after the Joanne Fluke event for Double Fudge Brownie Murder on 2/26/15