Guest Authors

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      The Kent District Library system has attracted some renowned authors over the last several years, including fan favorite Kristin Hannah this year. But, with the help of the Friends, the Cascade branch of KDL has done pretty well, too.

      For example, in July of 2024, best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt came in to share insights into her book, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” which went on to become an entertaining Netflix movie this past year.

      And now another best-selling author, Michael Finkel, will be doing the same thing on October 8 with an evening event hosted by the Cascade branch library. Registration for the free event will open at noon on September 17 on the KDL website.

      In addition to the evening “main event,” the Friends are hosting a luncheon that same day with Mr. Finkel for library staff, Friends volunteers, and book discussion group members.

      “We don’t have a lot of ways to express our appreciation to these special groups who are closely involved in the library’s operations,” explained Friends President Joe David. “So, we’re glad we can offer them an opportunity to meet on a more intimate level with their favorite authors.”

      Before becoming a best-selling author, Mr. Finkel’s career started as a journalist for Sports Illustrated, National Geographic Adventure, and the New York Times. Then, in 2005, he published his first non-fiction book titled, True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, which was about a convicted murder who had adopted Finkel’s identity.

      He is best known for his book The Art Thief about Stephane Breitwieser, a French waiter with an eye for art and an amazing ability to circumvent security measures leading to more than 200 thefts worth more than $2 billion from small museums and cathedrals across Europe

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