Bruce Holsinger

Bruce Holsinger

Keynote Speaker: Novelist, Literary Scholar & Author of "Culpability"; Professor of English at the University of Virginia

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Bruce Holsinger Biography

Bruce Holsinger is a novelist, literary scholar, and professor of English at the University of Virginia. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. Holsinger is the author of “Culpability,” the 116th selection of Oprah’s Book Club and hailed by Oprah Winfrey as “a must-read for all generations.”

His four previous novels include “The Gifted School,” which won the Colorado Book Award, and “The Displacements,” the inaugural title in the United Nations Read for Action Book Club. He has also written many works of nonfiction, most recently “On Parchment: Animals, Archives, and the Making of Culture from Herodotus to the Digital Age.” His essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and many other publications, and he has been profiled on NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” “Here & Now,” and “Marketplace.”

He also teaches craft classes and serves as board chairman for WriterHouse, a nonprofit in Charlottesville.

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Bruce Holsinger Videos

Oprah and Author Bruce Holsinger Discuss the Future of AI
Bookreporter Talks To... Bruce Holsinger
Bruce Holsinger: "Culpability" | Oprah's Book Club

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What topics does Bruce Holsinger speak about?

Bruce Holsinger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors, Professors, Education, Social Activism and Philanthropy.

Where does Bruce Holsinger travel from?

Bruce Holsinger generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bruce Holsinger?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bruce Holsinger for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bruce Holsinger for your next private or corporate function.

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Bruce Holsinger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Fiction Authors and Bestselling Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bruce Holsinger for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bruce Holsinger generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Pekkanen, Karin Slaughter and Lois Lowry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bruce Holsinger for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/08/2025.

Bruce Holsinger Videos

Oprah and Author Bruce Holsinger Discuss the Future of AI
Bookreporter Talks To... Bruce Holsinger
Bruce Holsinger: "Culpability" | Oprah's Book Club
  • How do I book Bruce Holsinger to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bruce Holsinger for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bruce Holsinger, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bruce Holsinger or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bruce Holsinger for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bruce Holsinger, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bruce Holsinger, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bruce Holsinger speak about?

    Bruce Holsinger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors, Professors, Education, Social Activism and Philanthropy.
  • Where does Bruce Holsinger travel from?

    Bruce Holsinger generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bruce Holsinger?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bruce Holsinger for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bruce Holsinger for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bruce Holsinger or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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