Eat Pray Love Author, Others to Headline Malibu Library Speaker Series

An array of world famous and best selling authors are slated to speak at the Malibu Library as part of a new speaker series, starting next month.

The 2013 Malibu Speaker Series, which is presented by the city of Malibu and Los Angeles County, kicks off Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. with author Garth Stein, who will deliver a special reading and presentation on his New York Times bestselling novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain.

The heart-wrenching, humorous and uplifting novel tells the story of Enzo, a dog who gains tremendous insight into the human condition, according to Olivia Damavandi, the city's media information officer.

Here is the full line-up:

7 p.m. Mon., March 18
Garth Stein
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Malibu High School Auditorium
30215 Morning View Drive, Malibu

7 p.m. Wed., April 17
Kerry Max Cook
Chasing Justice
Malibu Civic Theatre
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu

7 p.m. Thurs., May 16
Anne Lamott
Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
Malibu Civic Theatre
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu

7 p.m. Sun., June 23
Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat Pray Love
Malibu Civic Theatre
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu

Seating reservations and more information can be obtained by calling the Malibu Public Library at (310) 456-6438.