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Bestselling author James Patterson to visit UF

By WUFT News

October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Bestselling author James Patterson will visit the University of Florida this Thursday, Oct. 9, as part of his national book tour for “Disrupt Everything – And Win: Take Control of Your Future.”

Patterson will speak at Norman Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. The new book is described as a bold playbook for thriving in the age of artificial intelligence.

The first 300 people to arrive will receive a free signed copy of the release.