UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Martin Brown

At Theodore’s Books

Thomas Salerno

Wednesday, April 2nd | 7:00 PM

At Theodore’s Books

Wednesday, April 16th | 7:00 PM

Ellen Meister

Thursday, April 24th | 7:00 PM

At Theodore’s Books

Stoic Book Club: On The Road!

Wednesday, April 30th | 6:30 PM

At The Embassy of Cyprus in Washington DC

Elissa Hope

Monday, May 5th | 7:00 PM

At Theodore’s Books

Gold Coast Book Fair-Ron Chernow

Friday, May 16th | 7:00 PM

At LIU Post

Gold Coast Book Fair-Saturday

Saturday, May 17th | 10:00 AM-6:00PM

At LIU Post

Gold Coast Book Fair-Sunday

Sunday, May 18th | 11:00 AM-5:00PM

At Downtown Oyster Bay

Join wildlife advocates and authors, Deborah Rivel and Kellye Rosenheim, as they discuss and sign their book Birdwatching in New York City and on Long Island!

Starting at 5:30PM, Rivel and Rosenheim will kick off the event with a fun bird walk around the TRSAC where they will point out the various birds you can find on Long Island and how to spot them. Following the bird walk, they will sit and discuss their book with a signing to follow. Please bring your own pair of binoculars to the bird walk. TRSAC has a limited amount of extra pairs.

Local author, Thomas Salerno, will be at Theodore’s Books on April 2nd to discuss his new children’s book, The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones.

Journey into the exciting life of Nicolas Steno, the father of geology whose passion for truth led him to groundbreaking scientific discovery and a deep religious devotion. Interwoven into this biography of a scientist and Catholic bishop is the story of fossils and the hidden history of the earth beneath our feet. With an extensive glossary of scientific terms and delightful field-guide sketches, this beautifully crafted book will inspire any young person eager to learn about the natural world and its Creator.

Gold Coast Forum presents an evening with English teacher and local author, Martin Brown, as he discusses and signs his new book, No Borders for Truth!

No Borders for Truth explores love and loss within family and country, and the richness of the great people of the enduring nations of Iran and America. Through the characters of Richard Holmes and Shideh Ghasemi, the reader peers through a window of real people sharing human commonalities despite culture differences, transcending current stereotypes and biased cultural assumptions.

Deborah Rivel & Kellye Rosenheim

Friday, April 18th | 5:30 PM

At Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center

Author, editor, and book coach, Ellen Meister, is returning to Theodore’s Books on April 24th to discuss her new novel, Joyride!

In this poignantly quirky ride through Brooklyn, an idealistic young woman shares her earnest joy with her Uber clients, her cranky father, and the Wall Street hotshot who started it all.

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet and get a signed novel from the excellent Ellen Meister at Theodore’s Books!

Join Rep. Steve Israel for The Stoic Book Club: On The Road!, presented by the Gold Coast Forum in partnership with the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) and Theodore's Books. Rep. Steve Israel will be joined for this meeting by journalist and Executive Director of HALC, Endy Zemenides!

This event will delve into the ancient philosophy of stoicism and its practical relevance for building resilience in today’s fast-paced and polarized world. From the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to their impact on military leaders, athletes, and cultural icons, stoicism provides timeless guidance for facing life’s challenges with clarity and strength.

This Stoic Book Club: On The Road! meeting will center on Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.

Gold Coast Forum presents an evening with spiritual motivational speaker and local author, Elissa Hope, as she discusses and signs her book, Hope From Heaven: A True Story of Divine Intervention and the Girl Who Came Back as God's Messenger!

When Elissa Hope died during a routine procedure, her soul left her body and traveled to Heaven. There she came face to face with God, who then sent her back to her life as His messenger - with an important purpose, one that would not be revealed to her until the time was right. A true story of divine intervention and the girl who came back as God's messenger.

Join us for the kickoff to the 2025 Gold Coast Book Fair with a keynote conversation featuring Pulitzer Prize winning author of Alexander Hamilton and Grant, Ron Chernow! Chernow will be discussing his newest release, Mark Twain.

This new biography is a look at the full, fascinating, and complex life of the writer long celebrated as the father of American literature. Tickets are available now and include a signed copy of Mark Twain.

Gold Coast Book Fair day at LIU Post! Join us for a big day of author talks, book signings, and more festivities! Don't miss our kids area, with presentations, book signings, activities and attractions for young readers. Adult authors will talk on panels and in solo presentations about their novels, thrillers, books about history, current events, and more. Between sessions, visit our vendor marketplace, stroll our showcase of independent authors, and visit the local food trucks parked on site. 

Gold Coast Book Fair heads to downtown Oyster Bay for a full day of author events, book signings, and a big street fair on Audrey Avenue! Kids will find lots to do, with plenty of fun activities, author talks, and book signings on Audrey Avenue. Sessions with authors for adults will take place in local businesses and historic sites throughout Oyster Bay. At the end of the day, join us for a swinging Gatsby-themed happy hour!