Thank You for a Summer of
Meaningful Conversations
Michelle Obama closed out our outstanding season on Sun Aug 23
Former First Lady Michelle Obama appeared in two sold out conversations discussing her #1 bestseller, The Look, with Michele Norris, MS Now senior contributing editor and founder of The Race Card Project. To accommodate the historic demand, Mrs. Obama graciously agreed to a second conversation the same evening. The Look is Michelle Obama's own account of her style evolution - from her childhood to her years as the first Black First Lady to her life today. In her own words for the first time, she reveals the story and intention behind her most iconic looks.
What a season!
Thank you for an unforgettable summer
To see the Volunteer Gallery go here
Belle Burden with Alexandra Styron
Tayari Jones with Michele Norris
Daniela Gerson with David Modigliani
Jill Biden with Sunny Hostin
Christin Geall with Kelly Norris
Lee Bollinger and Jelani Cobb with Nikolas Bowie
Sally Mann with Jill Medvedow
Maggie Haberman with Mark Leibovich
Sen. Raphael Warnock with Dawn Porter
Eugene Robinson with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Richard Russo with Ron Charles
Michelle Obama with Michele Norris
2026 Martha’s Vineyard Author Series
The series featured some of the country’s leading voices in literature, culture and politics.
Author talks ran throughout the summer.
The Program
The 2026 Authors
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The 2026 Books
Carry your stuff in style!
This sturdy canvas tote features a hand-illustrated design of Quitsa Pond in Chilmark — a keepsake from the 2026 Author Series. Roomy enough for your haul from the book table, beautiful enough to use all summer long.
All totes will be shipped. They will also be available to purchase on-site at each Author Series event.
