William Kent Krueger Draws Large Crowds in Forsyth County

Patti Callahan Henry and William Kent Krueger wowed a sold-out crowd Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Sharon Forks Library.

Oct. 9 Event Features Krueger with Bestseller Patti Callahan Henry

What’s better than hosting a William Kent Krueger sold-out event? Hosting TWO!

Patti Callahan Henry led the chat Oct. 9 while Kent ran a solo show Oct. 10. And fans were so enthralled that some of Thursday’s attendees came back Friday just to hear more of Kent’s funny, compelling, inspiring stories.

Bookmiser's Annell and Jim Gerson doing what they do so fabulously well - making a touring NYT bestselling author feel right at home in Georgia.
Bookmiser’s Annell and Jim Gerson doing what they do so fabulously well – making a touring NYT bestselling author feel right at home in Georgia.
Sarah Brubaker, Forsyth County Public Library’s programming manager, orchestrated two days of event magic.
Sarah Brubaker, Forsyth County Public Library’s programming manager, orchestrated two days of event magic.

Huge kudos to the always amazing Bookmiser and the incredible Forsyth County Public Libraries team, with an assist from Arts On The Creek, for two unforgettable days.

Missed the events? Bookmiser has you covered with signed books. Email realbookmiser2@gmail.com for details. Next up for AOTC: The Johns Creek Literary Fair at Johns Creek City Hall Nov. 15.

Krueger is a Minnesota-based author of 26 works, including NYT bestsellers “Ordinary Grace” and “This Tender Land,” beloved standalones depicting masterful portraits of mid-century American life.

Branch Manager Brooke Rose rolled out the red carpet for Kent in the spacious Sharon Forks meeting room.
Branch Manager Brooke Rose rolled out the red carpet for Kent in the spacious Sharon Forks meeting room.
Packed crowd listens to William Kent Krueger at the Forsyth County Public Library.
Packed crowd listens to William Kent Krueger at the Forsyth County Public Library.

With more than 1.5 million books sold, Krueger discussed “Apostle’s Cove,” his newest Cork O’Connor title, in October. The series, which follows a half-Irish, half-Ojibwe sheriff turned private investigator in Minnesota, is being adapted for television by the production company behind the “Outlander” series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Go to forsythpl.org for links and ticket information for both events.

About Patti Callahan Henry

Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of 18 novels, including her newest, “The Story She Left Behind.” She is also the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online “Friends and Fiction” live web show, podcast and Facebook community.

Her books have been translated into over 20 languages and have been the Barnes and Noble Book Club Pick, Amazon Editor Pick, Goodreads Book of the Year finalist, People Magazine Choice, Book of the Month Selection, and more. She is the recipient of The Christy Award Book of the Year, the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for “Becoming Mrs. Lewis.”

About the Forsyth County Public Library

Forsyth County Public Library offers author events year-round, including the Forsyth Reads Together and Forsyth Writes Together programs, providing numerous opportunities to meet and interact with acclaimed authors. 

About Bookmiser

Since 1998, Bookmiser has hosted author appearances across the greater Atlanta metro area as well at its bookstore at 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. Bookmiser’s co-hosted events have featured, among many others, Fredrik Backman, Brad Thor, Ann Patchett, Delia Owens and Charles Frazier. For more Bookmiser details, go to bookmiser.net. 

About Arts On The Creek

Arts On The Creek founded the Johns Creek Literary Fair in 2022, with headliners including Rick Bragg, Kristin Harmel and this year’s keynote speaker, Karen White, appearing Nov. 15.