Summer Reads 2026 on EveryLibrary Live!
Featuring Jean Kwok, Riley Sager, Alexandra Potter, Jane Costello, Nina McConigley, and more!
Join EveryLibrary Live! for Summer Reads 2026, a three-night virtual celebration of the season’s most talked-about books and authors. From sweeping romantasy and sharp contemporary fiction to page-turning thrillers and unforgettable literary voices, this lineup is your ultimate summer reading kickoff.
Across six live conversations, bestselling and breakout authors come together to share new releases, behind-the-scenes insights, and the stories you’ll be adding to your TBR.
Six Live Author Panels • Featured Voices Across Genres
Each evening features dynamic conversations perfect for readers, librarians, and book lovers looking to discover their next great read.
Guest Hosts
Guest hosts Gigi Howard (Drinks in the Library) and Becky Spratford (Librarian advisory and horror author), are joined along with John Chrastka, founder of EveryLibrary, who leads the conversations with insight, energy, and a deep commitment to libraries.
Featured Author Panels
Monday, May 11
7:00 PM EDT — Jean Kwok & Riley Sager (Penguin Random House) hosted by Gigi Howard
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/26496080086757785
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzrSfnQJ_TY
Tuesday, May 12
5:00 PM EDT — David Baerwald Susan Walter (Spiegel & Grau)
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/1671143320876554
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w6Nlj9nh_c
7:00 PM EDT — Alexandra Potter & Jane Costello (Zibby Publishing)
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/2060435528183251
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMoytCG3AX4
Wednesday, May 13
5:00 PM EDT — Susan Walter & Laura Zigman (Blackstone) hosted by Becky Spratford
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/945714041713694
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4blt4Hv0cM
7:00 PM EDT — Kendra Langford Shaw & Nina McConigley (Penguin Random House) hosted by Gigi Howard
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/1297629395098797
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U32CtFKEQps
9:00 PM EDT — Philip Hensher (McNally Editions)
Facebook Live: TBA
YouTube Live: TBA
Live + On-Demand Viewing
Watch live on EveryLibrary's Facebook and YouTube, or catch every session on-demand—perfect for summer schedules, book clubs, and library programming.