The Florida House Book Club will be hosting a livestream with author Deborah Goodrich Royce from The Colony in Palm Beach. To attend in person, please RSVP via the link below or by emailing rsvp@floridahouse.org. We will be selling books on-site.

Join us for a joint book signing and discussion with authors Zibby Owens and Dara Levan.

Author, podcaster, publisher, CEO, and mom of four, Zibby Owens, the powerhouse behind Zibby Media, the monthly book round-ups for Good Morning America, and creator of the hit podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read, has written her first novel, BLANK, where she dives head-first into a meta-satirical story about the publishing industry, rounding it out with themes of motherhood, friendships, marriage, career, and...betrayal. (Little A Publishing)

Podcaster and storyteller Dara Levan makes her fiction debut with the inspiring story of a young mother’s awakening to the truth about her parents in It Could Be Worse. Driven by a complex, relatable protagonist and written with empathy, the novel affirms the author’s faith in the human capacity for resilience, observations of how radiance emerges from our breaking points, and belief in the power of genuine friendship and unconditional love. (Regalo Press)

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From the acclaimed author of Burning Distance, a political thriller, family drama, and love story that explores the link between terrorism and global financial markets. In her latest novel The Far Side of the Desert, award-winning writer Joanne Leedom-Ackerman follows the fates of two sisters -one, a US foreign service officer; the other, an international television correspondent—after their lives are shattered by a terrorist attack and the personal toll of its aftermath. (Oceanview Publishing)

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Compiled from her own hand-written journals, My Home in the Sea: The Underwater Memoirs of Norine Rouse chronicles the life and times of a living coral reef community through the eyes of a true scuba-diving pioneer. Among the first female scuba instructors ever certified, Norine Rouse brought her passion and skill to Palm Beach, Florida, where she co-founded the Scuba Club of the Palm Beaches. During her multi-decadal career as a scuba instructor, she fell in love with the reef and its inhabitants, and through her steadfast journal-keeping, provided a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life in this underwater world. Foreward by Judy Schrafft.

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Acclaimed documentarian and author Robin Baker Leacock has turned her lens on the joyfulness of aging, fashion, and a storied New York City eatery. Now she is focusing on the cost of being human with her new book, RADIANCE: WORTH REIMAGINED, a collection of essays, poems, musings, and photographs that contemplate and envision how and why we define and embrace what is important in our lives.

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“All Cameras Live: An Ethan Benson Thriller” is a chilling mystery that centers around journalist Ethan Benson, who is sent a story about a young woman's death in a fire. Suspicious about whether or not this and other local fires have truly been accidents, Ethan begins to investigate, only to find himself becoming a target in the process. (Page Publishing)

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Set in the real Casalvento (House of the Wind) of Radda and Livernano in Chianti Siena, Italy, Casalvento will captivate readers as Erika explores how beautifully wine, enterprise, romance, and family can intertwine. In her debut novel, author Gudrun Cuillo combines her passion for winemaking with her gift for storytelling to show us not only in vino veritas, but also possibly in vino amore e felicità.

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The day before his discharge from the Army, General Garrett Sinclair is freed from Ft. Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks by his former Delta Force operative, Jake Mahegan. Meanwhile, his imprisoned teammates are released from Naval incarceration by a manipulative tech magnate, Mitch Drewson, solely for the purpose of having Sinclair and his Dagger team protect his Project Optimus. Author A. J. Tata uses his vast military experience to create thrillers that feel as if they’re ripped from today’s headlines. (St. Martin’s Press)

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For her second Rizzoli book, well-known interior designer, consummate hostess, and world traveler Stephanie Stokes presents inspiring tables set with irresistible items accumulated on her far-flung journeys that will help you create imaginative tabletops. (Rizzoli)

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Extraordinary Art Experiences in America introduces readers to a variety of institutions, many of which began as private collections. A veteran of Sotheby's and Christie’s, accomplished art researcher Linda Fischbach is the founder of Art Privée, an online directory of private art collections, museums, and foundations worldwide that are open to the public. Extraordinary Art Experiences in America: An Insider’s Guide showcases unexpected and incredible private art collections that can be visited throughout America.

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Nearly 160 images by some eighty photographers, selected from Judy Glickman Lauder’s collection of over 650 prints, explore the idea of “presence” of the human spirit. This stunningly designed album showcases the imagery of some of the most beloved and influential photographers of the twentieth century, such as Berenice Abbott, Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier Bresson, Imogen Cunningham, Nan Goldin, Susan Meiselas, Gordon Parks, Sebastião Salgado, Weegee, and James Van Der Zee. (Aperture)

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In an extraordinary restoration project, Michael S. Smith, interior designer for the Obama White House, recently redecorated the Illinois Governor’s Mansion in collaboration with First Lady MK Pritzker, utilizing the best of Illinois’s long tradition of fine craftsmanship to allow the mansion’s prodigious history, exceptional decorative arts, and superb art to shine. (Rizzoli)

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Author and adventurer Chris Kellogg invites readers on an unforgettable journey through the wild landscapes of British East Africa in his latest book, "My Mother Shoots Elephants." This captivating memoir recounts thrilling African safaris, remarkable encounters, and the extraordinary life of Kellogg's mother, Fernanda Wanamaker Munn Kellogg with professional hunter of Ker and Downey John Sutton and they were also partners in a 30,000-acre farm, whose legacy includes an extraordinary commitment to wildlife conservation.

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The golden age of sailing and boating comes alive in this selection of photographs curated from the unparalleled archive of this great American sport. (Rizzoli)

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In Hitchcock’s Blondes, bestselling biographer Laurence Leamer offers an intimate journey into the lives of eight legendary actresses whose stories helped chart the course of the troubled, talented director’s career—from his early days in the British film industry to his triumphant American debut, to his Hollywood heyday and beyond. (Penguin Random House)

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From Colonial America’s founding settlements through the Gilded Age to the present day, Gross traces the four-century sweep of America’s history through the complicated legacy of American WASPs—their profound accomplishments and egregious failures—focusing on the lives of ten influential individuals and fifteen very privileged, often intermarried families. (Atlantic Monthly Press)

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Jorie Butler Kent has led an extraordinary life in every sense of the word. She comes from one of the great American families–the Butlers–who have had a long and celebrated history in business, exploration, and philanthropy, not to mention their central role in the establishment of polo in the United States, founding the Oak Brook Polo Club over 100 years ago. (Pointed Leaf Press)

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The ultimate and most comprehensive collection of Slim Aarons’s photography ever released, featuring more than 100 previously unpublished images. (Publisher: Abrams Books)

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Florida is widely known for its alligators, panthers, pythons, and pesky mosquitoes, but did you know it also has crocodiles, bears, scarlet-striped snakes, and more species of fireflies than any other state? How about a tiny lizard that swims through central Florida’s ancient sand dunes, a red widow spider that hides in palmettos, or that wild flamingos, common two centuries ago, are slowly reappearing. In her latest book, wildlife photographer and writer Kirsten Hines takes audiences on her three-year journey into Florida’s wilds to explore its impressive array of animals. (Publisher: New University Press of FL)

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In this colorful and moving portrait of America’s early struggles, when the fight for survival was constant, Baier captures the dramatic moments when Washington’s leadership brought the nation from the brink of collapse. Bret Baier exposes an early America that is grittier and far more divided than it is often portrayed—one we can see reflected in today’s conflicts.

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Weaving over 200 striking, intimate photos with her personal stories of discovery and fascinating natural history insights, wildlife photographer and writer Kirsten Hines covers over 100 Florida animals, many found nowhere else in the world, as well as ecological concepts such as the “why” behind Florida’s animal diversity

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“Burning Distance is a double helix of a book, carefully plotted and beautifully told. It’s a spy story interwoven with a love story, and the strands fit together in a way that moves the reader effortlessly from chapter to chapter . . . A subtle and satisfying novel.” —Review by David Ignatius, journalist and best-selling author

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This inspirational tome is full of simple entertaining ideas for casual—big and small—summer get-togethers. From a lunch around a weathered picnic table set with mason jars full of herbs under a pergola and a vintage boat picnic to cocktails on the deck overlooking the marshes and a dessert party of bakery favorites in an open-air garage, this book is brimming with ideas for entertaining with ease during the warm weather months. (Published by Rizzoli) Click for more details and RSVP.

In The Bridges of Robert Adam: A Fanciful and Picturesque Tour, Benjamin Riley takes readers on a magnificently illustrated tour across Britain, exploring the meaning of bridges to Robert Adam as both objects of beauty and architectural monuments. These are structures which contribute to the aesthetic power and ambience of a place; they were not intended to exist in isolation, but rather in symbiosis with the surrounding British landscape. Click for more details and RSVP.

Alex Hitz, the renowned chef, expert host, and top-selling cookbook author, returns with an all-new collection of more than one hundred recipes inspired by traditional Southern fare and French culinary flair, with an emphasis on seasonal fresh-from-the-market ingredients that are perfect for entertaining and holiday entertaining. This stylish tome is replete with impeccable dishes, seasoning secrets, and table-setting and seating advice—as well as foolproof menus for creating flawless occasions to share with family and friends. Published by Rizzoli. Click for more details and RSVP

Want to read more about Winston Churchill? Join us in welcoming Churchill historian and author Lee Pollock to discuss some of the latest books about one of history's greatest statesmen and as well as some timeless classics that you'll want to add to your library. Lee Pollock is an award-winning historian, writer and public speaker on the life of Winston Churchill. Lee's forthcoming book is entitled "Action This Day: Adventures with Winston Churchill." Click for more details and RSVP

General Garrett Sinclair undertakes a rogue mission in the Sahara Desert to thwart an international nuclear threat in Total Empire, an explosive thriller from A. J. Tata. A.J. Tata, Brigadier General. U.S. Army (Ret) most recently performed the duties of Under Secretary of Defense Policy in the Pentagon. He also commanded combat units in the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and the 10th Mountain Division. His last combat tour was in Afghanistan in 2007, where he earned the Combat Action Badge and Bronze Star Medal. Click for more details and RSVP

Moving from the desert sands of Syria to the finest apartments in Manhattan, from Washington, D.C., to the private bank vaults of Europe, Undermoney follows a group of American patriots as they are enmeshed in a world of dark money and confront ever-increasing danger.  Click for more details and RSVP

Workshop/APD Homes: Architecture, Interiors, and the Spaces Between (Rizolli New York), the first monograph to chronicle the award-winning architecture and design firm, invites readers to discover a surprising diversity of homes, in a remarkable range of styles, all of them fully realized, deeply researched, and effortlessly comfortable and livable. Click for more details and RSVP.

The Book of Norman: Norman Sunshine / A Life in Art (Pointed Leaf Press) brings together more than seven decades of the American artist Norman Sunshine’s painting, sculpture, pencil, charcoal, and digital work, all deftly interwoven into his remarkable life story. Click for more details and RSVP.