2026

with Publisher, Speaker, Entrepreneur and USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Zibby Owens

Friday, February 20, 2026

Pier Sixty-Six

Aviva Ballroom

2301 SE 17th Street

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Zibby Owens is the bestselling author of Blank: A Novel, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and the children’s book Princess Charming. Recently, Zibby edited the anthology On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates which was on the which was on the USA TODAY's Best-selling Booklist for 23 weeks. Zibby also hosts the award-winning daily podcast Totally Booked with Zibby and the new TV show Totally Booked on JBS (Jewish Broadcasting Service) which airs Thursdays at 7:30 pm E.T. She owns an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, CA as well as an esteemed boutique publishing house, all part of Zibby Media. In addition, Zibby coordinates literary events and retreats, often held in the South Florida Region.

Follow Zibby on her bestselling Substack “Zibby’s Highlights” or on Instagram at @zibbyowens.

About LitLUNCH!

2026 Co-Chairs

Laurie M. Ernest-Jones

Marianna Seiler DeJager

LitLUNCH! includes a complimentary glass of wine upon entry, followed by book signings, a multi-course luncheon, raffle drawings and an engaging presentation by the author.

This event will be the start of the Library Foundation’s Literary Feast fundraising season, which continues on Friday, April 17 with LitLIVE! and culminates the evening of Saturday, April 18 with A Night of Literary Feasts, each featuring 10-12 acclaimed and best-selling authors. Proceeds from the three Literary Feast events support Broward County Library literacy programs and services funded by the Broward Public Library Foundation.

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2025

 with Susan Page

New York Times Bestselling Author and

Washington Bureau Chief of USA TODAY

Thank you to everyone who attended LitLUNCH! in 2025! 

More than 250 guests enjoyed the 15th annual LitLUNCH! event, featuring Susan Page, best-selling author and USA Today Washington Bureau chief. In a lively and insightful presentation, Page discussed her recent book, The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters, highlighting Walters’ trailblazing career and the lasting impact she had on women in media.

Held on Feb. 21 at the new Pier Sixty-Six, this year’s LitLUNCH co-chairs were Laurie M. Ernest-Jones and Marianna Seiler DeJager. Honorary Chair was Gale Butler, who served as chair of the first LitLUNCH!, which was held at Pier Sixty-Six’s Pier Top lounge.

Guests had the opportunity to bid on a unique live auction that included roundtrip JetBlue airline tickets for two guests to Washington, D.C. for cocktails with Susan Page at the Watergate Hotel, as well as a multi-package raffle.

Proceeds support Broward County Library literacy programs, including the Career Online High School, which was highlighted at the luncheon.