Join us as we meet James Lee Burke to discuss his writing career and inspirations. We will discuss his Louisiana based series featuring Robicheaux, his gritty Louisiana character, as well as his other mystery and crime-filled novels. Audience questions accepted as time permits. Refreshments served.
Born in Houston, James Lee Burke grew up on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast. He finished his first novel, Half of Paradise, when he was twenty-three. The Robicheaux series has been translated into almost every language in the world. Over the years he has taught in four universities, been a case worker in California, pipeliner in Texas, a landman for Sinclair Oil Company in Louisiana, And surveyor in Colorado, to name a few of the jobs in his past. He and his wife, Pearl, life on a ranch in western Montana.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Special Event | Other | Book Discussions | Book Club | Authors |
This location offers a welcoming space with a children’s area, teen zone, public computers, a collection of popular materials, and a Create & Make space. Patrons can enjoy programs for all ages and convenient services like meeting rooms and a drive-thru pickup service. Parking is available on the East side across the street from the building.
NOTE: alternative contact phone number for local use is (337) 786-4213
