BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – From yoga and jewelry making to free museum passes and digital books, Manatee County libraries are giving residents more reasons to visit. Now, they’re offering a chance to meet bestselling author James Patterson.
Patterson will headline Booked for Lunch: Supporting Manatee Libraries 2026 on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. The luncheon takes place from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a book signing.
“James Patterson is going to be here talking about his career, giving you some behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, and talking through what it takes to be as prolific as he is,” Allen said…