In 2004, Jefferson County Public Library launched the InSight & InPerson Distinguished Author Series featuring Joyce Carol Oates.

The series was created to bring nationally recognized authors to Jefferson County, offering local book lovers the opportunity to hear prominent, award-winning authors.

The programs are free to the public and include a book signing by the featured author.

More than 1,100 people attended the seventh annual event featuring Dennis Lehane in 2010. Other annual events featured Amy Tan in 2005, Sue Monk Kidd in 2006, Alexander McCall Smith in 2007, Anne Lamott in 2008 and Rick Steves in 2009.

Due to budget constraints, the 2011 InSight & InPerson Distinguished Author Series will not take place. We hope to host this popular event in future years.