Central Wisconsin Book Festival—Wausau, Wisconsin
2025-09-25 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 (America/New_York)
he goal of this festival is to provide book lovers in Central Wisconsin and beyond with a chance to hear and meet a multitude of authors over the course of several days. It gives people a chance to build their own connections through their mutual passion for literature in its many forms and genres.

History Book Festival
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Lewes, Delaware, Lewes, Delaware, United States
The only book festival dedicated to history through story, showcasing new historical fiction and narrative nonfiction from multiple subjects, eras, and voices. 95% of HBF’s 22 author presentations are free and open to all, drawing readers from 30 states and abroad to this singular event at the Delaware beaches in historic Lewes.

Harbor Springs Festival of the Book—Harbors Springs, Michigan
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00
A three-day celebration of readers, writers, books, and the literary craft, featuring up to 50 nationally published authors and illustrators in sessions including such genres as fiction, nonfiction, mystery/thriller, poetry, cookbook, and children’s.

South Dakota Festival of Books—Spearfish, South Dakota
2025-09-26 08:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00
The state’s premier literary event, celebrating literature in South Dakota and beyond by connecting the very best regional and national writers with the state’s readers for conversations, presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and special events.

Albany Book Festival—Albany, New York
2025-09-27
This annual fall festival features bestselling authors, panel discussions, book-signing sessions, online workshops for aspiring writers, and areas dedicated to young-adult and children’s books. Regional authors and poets join in open mic sessions. Dozens of authors, bookstores, publishers, and literary organizations will be featured online.

Chappaqua Children's Book Festival—Chappaqua, New York
2025-09-27
There’s real magic in meeting the people behind the stories your family loves and learns from. Meet authors and illustrators, enjoy live storytimes with authors, learn from author talks, and have a ton of fun at the Family Fun Zone.

Books, Books, Books Event—Lancaster, Pennsylvania
2025-09-27
Now in its 4th year, this author signing event that brings in more than 140 authors is open to all genres. Hosted by Amy Garnet (6 Feet Under Books) and author Mary Walsh.

Jackson Hole Book Festival—Jackson Hole, Wyoming
2025-09-27
Book lovers, start preparing your reading lists for the second annual Jackson Hole Book Festival, free for all who attend. Meet nationally acclaimed and award winning authors, participate in spirited conversations, buy Festival books from our local bookstore, JH Book Trader, and have the books signed by the authors.

Six Bridges Book Festival
2025-09-28 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Little Rock, Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
An event celebrating reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of students in central Arkansas.

Key West Literary Seminar—Key West, Florida
2026-01-08 08:00 - 2026-01-11 17:00
The Key West Literary Seminar is a four-day literary celebration that explores a different theme each year. In January 2026, we’ll focus on the novel. In particular, we’re interested in how the novel, as one of the slowest art forms, is working now in a world of shortened attention spans. And the varied strategies novelists are using to reach audiences that have become more fragmented and subject to increasing distractions.
Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the form and history of the novel with some of its most acclaimed practitioners and interpreters at the 43rd annual Key West Literary Seminar, January 8–11, 2026. Confirmed presenters are pictured below; click through for additional biographical material, brief bibliographies, and links to other resources around the web.

Albuquerque Comic Con—Albuquerque
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00
New Mexico’s premiere pop culture event, combining the brightest Comic and Media talent for the weekend. Organizers plan to make Albuquerque Comic Con 2026 even bigger, promising more celebrity guests, a larger cosplay contest, and new interactive experiences.

Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway—Galloway, NJ
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-19 17:00
A participant-focused writers’ conference. Advance your craft and energize your writing at the 32nd annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway. Join us January 16-19, 2026 at the historic Seaview Hotel near Atlantic City, NJ. Enjoy challenging and supportive workshops, insightful feedback and an encouraging community. Choose from workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, songwriting and more.

Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab—New York City
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00
ONLINE—Features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting into print, Black women’s biography, and much more.

Sunshine State Book Festival—Gainesville, Florida
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-01-24 17:00
Authors from around Florida and the nation gather to talk about their writing, sell, and sign books. Includes a panel discussion, story time for kids, and more. It’s recommended to check the Writers Alliance of Gainesville website closer to the event for the most up-to-date information.

JAX Urban Book Festival—Jacksonville, Florida
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00
The JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF) is an annual celebration of literature and culture founded by acclaimed author Dr. V Brooks Dunbar, “Dr. V,” and DREAMWEEK INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. King’s vision. Held each January as part of DREAMWEEK JAX, the event showcases Jacksonville, Florida as a vibrant hub for arts, culture, business, and social progress.

F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival—Daytona Beach, Florida
2026-01-29 19:00 - 2026-01-31 17:00
More than 40 authors and editors convene to discuss their books and upcoming projects, and to share insight and wisdom related to their craft.The African American Children’s Book Fair

Savannah Book Festival—Savannah, Georgia
2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00
A four-day festival in Savannah’s Historic District in celebration of the written word and its role in improving the human experience. Authors with a book published within the calendar year of the Festival are invited to give 30-minute solo presentations and host book signings. Submissions for the 2026 Festival are open.

Flirty in Kansas City—Kansas City, Missouri
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
An awesome collection of authors comes together for a signing event in genres such as Romantic Suspense, FBI/Source Romance, and Paranormal Romance. Hosted by Eden Rose and Virginia Johnson.

African American Children's Book Fair—Philadelphia, PA
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00
One of the oldest and largest single-day events for children’s books in the country. It features nationally known bestselling authors and illustrators, many of whom have won some of the most prestigious literary awards.

Love Y'all Romance Book Fest—Atlanta, Georgia
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00
An annual celebration of romance, featuring 80 authors, two days of panels and signings, and exclusive author experiences.

Little BIPOC Book Fest—Houston, Texas
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-02-16 17:00
The Little Fest is for children ages 3 to 10. A celebration centered on underrepresented voices through a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other creatives of marginalized communities.

Teen Bookfest by the Bay—Corpus Christi, Texas
2026-02-14 08:00 - 17:00
A free festival open to the public featuring middle grade and young adult authors that supports, promotes, and celebrates the joy of reading.

DBC's 10th Annual African American Family Book Expo & Read-In, Detroit, Michigan
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
24230 West McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48219

21st Annual Winter Institute (Wi2026)—Pittsburgh, PA
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00
ABA’s premiere four-day annual industry conference features educational programming for indie bookstores, as well as a pilot BIPOC bookseller pre-conference, keynote talks, author receptions, publisher parties, and dedicated time to network with booksellers, authors, and publishers from around the country.

Monroeville Literary Festival—Monroeville, Alabama
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
An annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, where readers, authors, critics, librarians, publishers, and other fans can gather to pursue their mutual interests.

Romantasy Book Con—Los Angeles, California
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00
An immersive three-day event with 200+ authors and bookish vendors. Includes book signings, workshops, panels, custom cocktails, cosplay, raffles, a professional murder mystery performance, the signature Realm of Romantasy, and a Midnight Masquerade Ball.

Left Coast Crime—San Francisco, California
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00

San Antonio African American Book Festival—San Antonio, Texas
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00
A festival committed to celebrating the power of Black literature, reinforcing the fact that representation matters, and encouraging black economics.

Children’s Literature Festival
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Redlands, CA, CA, United States
Brings together educators, librarians, parents, students, authors, illustrators, editors, and those interested in children’s literature for a unique combination of full conference and small group sessions.

Midwest Literary Walk—Chelsea, MI
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
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.
