Get Lit, Tampa Bay: Book Events, Sept. 19-25

Each week, Wordier Than Thou will compile literary events from the greater Tampa Bay area. Send your event to wordierthanthou@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 20

Author Event: Simon Winchester, 2 to 3 p.m., virtual event. This conversation with prolific British-American writer, journalist, and consummate adventurer Simon Winchester is presented by the city of Dunedin.

Holistic Tarot: Reading the Cards for Personal Growth with Lorraine Monteagut, 7 to 8 p.m., at Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg. Lorraine Monteagut, author of “Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color,” will lead a tarot workshop that focuses on the holistic approach to readings.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

The Journey of Painting, Writing and Publishing, 4 to 5 p.m., at Clearwater Library’s beach branch, 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. Author Linda Hansen will discuss her children’s book, “Otto the Otter: A Big Surprise,” and her creative process.

Community Conversations with the African American Heritage Association, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Tombolo Books, St. Petersburg.

Thursday, Sept. 22

Poetry & Tarot, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Bookstore1Sarasota, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota. Featuring readings by authors Avni Vyas and Emily Carr, as well as a discussion with illustrator Mimi Cirbusova.

Author Event: Lisa Unger, 6:30 to 8 p.m., virtual event. Local author and New York Times-bestseller is featured in this event presented by East Lake Community Library.

Saturday, Sept. 24

Celebrate Freedom, 10 to 11 a.m., Bookstore1Sarasota, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota. Every Saturday morning through Nov. 5 one of Sarasota’s community leaders will read one of their favorite children’s books that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

September Books and Brunch: Black Mental Health, 11 a.m., at 4301 13th Ave. S. This event, a collaboration between the Bay Area Dream Defenders and The Well for Life, offers free food, free books and a discussion on mental health in the Black community.

Author Event: Carol Van Den Hende, 11 a.m., at Barnes & Noble, 2501 Tyrone Blvd., St. Petersburg. Carol Van Den Hende is the author of the romance book, “Orchid Blooming.”

Haunted Florida Love Stories, noon to 1:30 p.m., at East Lake Community Library, 4125 E. Lake Road. S., Palm Harbor. Author and folklorist Christopher Balzano will share the urban legends and ghostly lore of Sunshine State love affairs.

Eerie Florida: Myths, Monsters, Legends and Dark History of the Sunshine State, 1 to 2 p.m., at Clearwater Library main branch, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Best-selling author Mark Munch of the “Eerie Florida” book series will take you on a virtual tour to the dark side of the Sunshine State.

Author Event: Laura Zimmerman, 2 to 3 p.m., at South Community Library, 2300 Roy Hanna Drive S., St. Petersburg. Children’s book author Laura Zimmermann will discuss her latest book, “Mushroom Rain.”

Author Event: Nicholas Sparks, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Nicholas Sparks will discuss and sign his new book, “Dreamland,” which features The Don CeSar.

Sunday, Sept. 25

Carnivorous Plant Sale and Book Signing, noon to 2 p.m., at Mojo Books & Records, 2540 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Author and carnivorous plant nurseryman Kenny Coogan will share the murderous qualities of these wicked plants.

Author Event: RJ Jacobs, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Oxford Exchange, 420 Kennedy Blvd., Tamp. RJ Jacobs will discuss his new novel, “Always the First to Die.”