Midwest Literary Walk—Chelsea, MI
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Lit Walk is a series of author interviews or presentations, all hosted on the same day and held at different venues within walking distance from one another. Intended to be a celebration of literature, reading, and the Chelsea community, featuring nationally recognized, high-caliber authors who speak right in historic downtown.

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Attracting approximately 160,000 people of all ages each year from Southern California and all around the country, this festival brings together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. Featured guests include Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alexandra Oliva, and Larry David.

Sacramento Book Festival
2026-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento, California, United States
This major literary event is now being held in a new venue, the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in East. This year’s festival will feature more big name authors and great prizes, along with multiple food trucks and outdoor seating. Hosting more than 200 authors, including Kim Stanley Robinson, Allison Brennan, James Rollins, Brenda Novak, and so many more.

Las Vegas Writers Conference—Las Vegas, NV
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00
Held each spring, the Las Vegas Writers Conference is dedicated to helping writers of all genres improve their craft, sharpen their business skills, and network with publishing professionals.

Word of South: A Festival of Literature and Music - Tallahassee, FL
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
Word of [South], a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines. Beginning with our first festival in 2015, the festival showcases authors who write about music, musicians who also are authors, authors and musicians trading places, and everything in between. We’re especially proud of our “mu-aushups”: authors and musicians appearing together (some of whom have never met), as well as our cookbook authors, kids programming and musical performances of every genre–we’ve got gospel and HipHop, pop and bluegrass, jazz and country, Americana and R&B. Bring the whole family, and come see what’s down South!

Newburyport Literary Festival—Newburyport, MA
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
The Newburyport Literary Association, Inc., was founded in 2005 and hosts an annual Festival that brings together readers and writers for a weekend of readings, panel discussions, and other book-related events. Guests include Elin Hilderbrand and Hank Phillippi Ryan.
