It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…

One of our favorite guests and authors returns to Library Headquarters this week! Richard Paul Evans, author of the internationally bestselling “The Christmas Box” and more than 20 other inspirational books, will discuss his new novel “Lost December” on Thursday, Nov. 3, 7 pm.

Mr. Evans has helped ring in the holiday spirit for the past four years–visitng each November to discuss his upcoming holiday novel. His latest, “Lost December,” is a modern retelling of the prodigal son parable and follows the story of the heir to an office supply franchise who parties his way through his entire inheritance and must take a job at one of his own copy centers. Will he find love and redemption? Richard Paul Evans always provides an uplifiting look at family and the true meaning of the holidays.

For readers new to Mr. Evans’ work, he is the author of “The Christmas Box,” “The Walk,” “The Sunflower,” “The Gift,” and more. He also has a hit new young adult novel, “Michael Vey and the Prisoner of Cell 25.” But Mr. Evans never set out to be a bestselling author. His debut novel “The Christmas Box,” was written as a simple expression of love for his two daughters. He self-published twenty copies, which were spread around and eventually created such a demand that a major publishing company scooped it up. It has now sold 8 million copies worldwide. Mr. Evans is also a remarkable humanitarian. In 1997, he founded the Christmas Box House International which provides shelter and resources to abused children in the US and Peru.  

He has a great website with lots of information about his books, philanthropic projects, and more – www.richardpaulevans.com.

We hope to see you Thursday night! Mr. Evans events are always moving, inspiring, and fun. And get here early; the events typically draw crowds of 200+.