The Sanibel Public Library Foundation will welcome Beatriz Williams as the featured speaker at its annual Lunch with the Author fundraiser on March 11 at The Sanctuary Golf Club.

Williams is the internationally bestselling author of "The Summer Wives," "The Secret Life of Violet Grant," "A Hundred Summers," "A Certain Age" and several other works of historical ?ction. Her novels combine her passion for history with an obsessive devotion to voice and characterization.

Reservations will be taken beginning in mid-January. To receive an invitation, email your name and mailing address to authorluncheon@comcast.net or call 239-214-0088.

The Sanibel Public Library Foundation plays in key role in making the Sanibel Public Library one of the top libraries in Florida through support of dynamic and engaging initiatives that supplement tax dollars. Proceeds from this year’s luncheon will go towards the enhancement of downloadable and streaming services available through the Library.