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Actor A Martinez and best-selling author Craig Johnson to be featured during Nov. 14 event as part of county libraries’ Off the Page celebration

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Four other events with popular authors planned in November

Author Craig Johnson (left) talks with actor A Martinez. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Government

Actor A Martinez, who portrayed Jacob Nighthorse in the Western crime drama Longmire, will join bestselling author Craig Johnson at this year’s Off the Page literary celebration “for a conversation about bringing Johnson’s popular novels to television,” the Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources staff has announced.

The event will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Selby Library, which stands at 1331 First St. in downtown Sarasota, a news release notes.

“Admission is free, registration is not required and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis,” the release points out. “Parking is available on site, and early arrival is recommended,” the release adds. “Books will be available for purchase while supplies last, or attendees may bring their own copies for signing,” it says.

Other Off the Page featured authors and events will be as follows, the release notes:

  • Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author and creator of the Alex Rider series and Magpie Murders — Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., at Selby Library.
  • Nathaniel Philbrick, award-winning historian and author of Travels with George — Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Riverview Performing Arts Center, which is part of Riverview High School, located at 1 Ram Way, off Proctor Road in Sarasota.
  • Brad Meltzer, bestselling author and TV host whose works include The Viper and The JFK Conspiracy — Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Venice Performing Arts Center, which is in Building 5 at 1 Indian Ave. in Venice.
  • Kate Quinn, bestselling author whose works include The Alice Network and The Rose Code — Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., at the Venice Community Center, which stands at 326 Nokomis Ave. S. in Venice.

“The celebration also includes Publishing Day on Sunday, Nov. 1, for aspiring writers and Family Day on Saturday, Nov. 7, for readers of all ages,” the release notes.

Off the Page is a month-long literary celebration hosted by Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, the release explains.

Visit OffThePageFL.org for the complete event lineup and additional information, or call 311 or 941-861-5000.