Today's Featured Books— Events
Announcing the 2026 Festival Author Line-Up
Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Warehouse 215 in Downtown Phoenix
215 E Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Free Books: The first 1,500 kids (17 years and younger) will receive a book!
- Arizona Authors: More than 40 authors from throughout Arizona, published in a variety of genres for all ages.
- Children’s Corner: Free book-themed make-and-take crafts, story time, and more!
- Author Talks: Inspiring presentations and book signings with best-selling authors.
- The Writer’s Scene: Vendors offering services or support to authors and writers.
- Writing on the Spectrum: Books and services by, for and about autistic and neurodivergent people.
- Shopping: Books! And book- and writing-themed souvenirs, gifts and more.
- Food and drinks, live music, and more throughout the day!
Attendance is free, but if you present an Eventbrite ticket, you’ll also receive a free book box from Tempe-based Once Upon a Book Club (valued at $69.99). Click here to get your Eventbrite ticket!
The "Global Literary & Poetic Journey"
"Young Voices from the UK and Beyond"
Join us for an exciting event with young people from the UK and around the world on a literary and poetic journey.
Hosted by: Lulieta Halimi, TV Host, Islam Channe
Chief Guest: Professor Jess Edwards, Head of the Department of English, Manchester Metropolitan University
Book Buzz: What's New in January
Sat, January 10 @ 11 AM
This event is online. Are you on the hunt for the next great read? Or are you curious to read something new? Never fear, your librarian is here! Tune in for a special presentation from our Adult Librarian who will chat about forthcoming books and give attendees the inside scoop on the latest releases from top publishers. Hear what's new for this month and spark your reading curiosity!
Registration required: Online
Verse4Verse: Drag + Poetry
Verse4Verse is New York's only drag poetry show! And always free!
A Verse4Verse evening has original poetry, drag performances, stand.......
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Seventh Annual Sunshine State Book Festival Gainesville, Florida
Bringing Readers and Writers Together
Come and enjoy a day of book browsing. Meet 100 local and regional authors
Outstanding authors from around Florida and the nation who write in many genres will gather at the beautiful Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall on January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to sell books and talk about their work.
Festivities include guest speakers, giveaways, storytelling, and a play.
Find festival event details here.
Make sure to bring the kids for story time—from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Rogue Reads Sneak Peek
Rogue Reads is on hiatus in December, but join us on January 12th at 7 pm EST!
Talk with authors Kaira Rouda, Jennifer Chow, and Michelle L. Cullen!
Regretfully, Valerie Burns had a scheduling conflict and can not attend.
Harold Clurman Poetry Reading Series presents Amanda Quaid - 01/28/2026
The Center's reception area is on the 2nd floor. This event will take place on the TP level.
Assyria's Literary Circle - January 4, 2026 Feature Meet
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Literary Lounge — Book Club
Literary Lounge — Book Club
2nd Fridays · 11:00 AM CST
Imagine a space where your love for storytelling, self-growth, and good conversation finally feels seen. Literary Lounge is your monthly gathering spot for multifaceted women who read with purpose, write from the heart, and believe that stories — our own and others’ — have the power to transform.
This isn’t your typical book club. It’s a welcoming community for leaders, creatives, and dreamers who want to bond over books, unpack powerful ideas, explore writing, and celebrate the stories that shape us. Whether you’re a casual reader, a passionate writer, or someone who just misses deeper conversations, Literary Lounge gives you the space to slow down and immerse yourself in something meaningful.
Join us in the Literary Lounge and celebrate our beauty, culture, and strength through the power of story.
RSVP Here: Visit: multifacetedcollective.com/events
The Ultimate List of Book Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences for 2025
California
December 13-14: Comic Arts LA—Los Angeles
A free, public curated festival promoting the appreciation of comics, graphic novels, and sequential arts among the broader LA public. Aims to foster interactions among creators and readers by providing a diverse inclusive space to connect and discover new work.
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Virtual Coloring and Conversation - November 29
** This event is online only. Join staff from the West New Brighton Library for an hour of coloring and conversation. Even though we will be coloring from our homes, we can still color together! We can chat with each other about books we are reading, hobbies, and movies/tv shows all while we color. Feel free to share your coloring creations with others if you like! Coloring can be done by anyone of any age, and coloring has been shown to alleviate stress and anxiety. Please note: This is…
Registration required: Online
Miami Book Fair ends November 23, 2025
Get happy & get going – the 2025 MBF fairgoers guide is here.
And we’re ecstatic to share our packed-with-awesome schedule with you! Start turning the pages and planning your week today
See details here.
Thalia Book Club: Allegra Goodman, Isola
Already a critic and reader favorite of 2025, take a deep dive into Allegra Goodman's national bestseller as we celebrate its paperback launch. Inspired by a...read more
Reserve Now : 12/03/2025 - 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Rogue Women Writer's - November 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Join this month’s incredible guest authors, all live, talking about their new books and taking your questions!
It’s all FREE, and you could win one of the authors’ brand-new novels. (U.S. addresses only.) Wishing you the best of luck!
THE PERFECT HOSTS by Heather Gudenkauf
THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF JUNETTA PLUM by Valerie Wilson Wesley
NYPD RED 8: THE 11:59 BOMBER by Marshall Karp
CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
As an added treat, sample each author’s favorite snack and drink, with their notes and recipes. Feel adventurous and culinary? Check out the offerings below. Dining and drinking will commence at the start of the show.
LIVE from NYPL: Reimagining Denis Johnson, with Clint Bentley
Train Dreams, Clint Bentley’s new film, adapts the beloved novella by Denis Johnson. Bentley screens clips from it and speaks about the work.
Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century. Clint Bentley’s film stars Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, and Kerry Condon. Bentley will screen clips from the film and discuss the process of adapting Johnson’s work from page to screen. Book Now
YALLFest Book Festival - November 14-15
YALLFest does not require a general admission ticket and is free to enter, our three star-powered headliner events are ticketed. You can learn more about tickets on our schedule and festival info pages!
YALLFest 2025 is Presented by Mayhem Books
October | Lavender Literary Society: Maia Kobabe x Mey Rude
Join us for Lavender Literary Society Book Club featuring acclaimed author and illustrator Maia Kobabe, in conversation with May Rude, exploring the groundbreaking and widely challenged graphic memoir Gender Queer: A Memoir. Hailed as a transformative work in LGBTQ+ literature—and one of the most banned books in the United States—Gender Queer traces Kobabe’s journey of self-discovery, identity, and expression, offering an intimate and powerful look at what it means to navigate gender beyond the binary. Reserve a spot
5 Over 50 Reading and Celebration
Celebrate this year’s 5 Over 50 with readings from the authors and a conversation about their individual paths to publication at a free virtual event on Thursday, November 6, at 7 PM EST. Register for this free event!
November 9, 2025 – Brilliant Storytellers!
James Dodson • Heather Gudenkauf • Vanessa Lillie • Danielle Valentine
Register Now
2025 Faith and Fellowship Book Festival
The Faith and Fellowship Book Festival (FFBF) is an inspirational event where authors and readers connect to talk about books. Psst . . . . This registration link is for attendees only! If you're an author interested in being on the roster for one of the evenings, visit ffbookfestival.com for more information.
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Free online: Chills & Thrills in The Back Room
Free online this weekend: Chills & Thrills at The Back Room. Join authors Lou Berney, Kristen L. Berry, Kelly Mustian, and Chevy Stevens as they read from and discuss their critically acclaimed mystery and thriller novels. Sunday, October 28, 2025.
“We reveal more of ourselves in the lies we tell than we do when we try to tell the truth.” ~Donna Tartt, The Secret History
Free online: Hemingway at the JFK
Free online: Exploring Hemingway at the JFK. Join for a virtual exploration of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum's special website, Hemingway at the JFK. Designed as a "living website," the Hemingway at the JFK project offers an exploration of Ernest Hemingway's life, works, and legacy. Wednesday, October 23, 6 PM EDT.
“The way to make people trustworthy is to trust them.” ~Ernest Hemingway
Free online tonight: Rogue Reads
Free online: Rogue Reads. Join for cocktails and conversation with authors Jenny Milchman, author of The Fairest; Daryl Wood Gerber, Murder by the Millions; L. Divine, Lost in the Garden of Eve; and Kate Belli, The Gallery Assistant. Monday, October 20, 7 PM ET.
“The more he gave away, the more delighted he became.” ~Marcus Pfister, The Rainbow Fish
Free online: Chills & Thrills in The Back Room
Free online this weekend: Chills & Thrills at The Back Room. Join authors Lou Berney, Kristen L. Berry, Kelly Mustian, and Chevy Stevens as they read from and discuss their critically acclaimed mystery and thriller novels. Sunday, October 19, 7 PM ET.
“We reveal more of ourselves in the lies we tell than we do when we try to tell the truth.” ~Donna Tartt, The Secret History
Grab Your Sketch Pad: Free Online Life Drawing Class
Join the Drawing Hive for a free weekly art session where adult artists of all levels come together to draw from stunning photography and pop-culture imagery. Create, share, and grow your skills as a visual storyteller in a relaxed, come-and-go environment using any medium you love. Register for tomorrow evening's session!
“The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.” ~Frida Kahlo