The Friends of the Library are hosting local author JoAnn Conner on Nov. 7 at 6pm.

Conner will share the experience of getting her first book published. “Heartwood” is a work of historical fiction set in 1867 Bridgeport The book tells the story of a young man who came west after the Civil War and stops in Bridgeport, where he buys an old ranch.

Historical tidbits are laced through the story, with facts about Virginia City, Bodie, Genoa, and Carson City helping to build the tension to a surprise twist at the end.

Books will be sold and signed at this free event at the library on Rufus Allen Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.