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Oct28
Wed · 2:30 PMChinese Book Reading Group
Join our Chinese book discussion in October 2026 . Choose your preferred book in either English or Chinese. This event lets you join us online via Zoom. Register now and get the Zoom link closer to the event date! 欢迎来参加我们2026年十月的读书讨论会。你可以选择自己喜欢的英语版或者中文译版书籍. 您可以通过Zoom在线参加这个活动。请注册。Zoom链接会在活动发给你。 All events are accessible to people with disabilities. To request disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact chinatown@bpl.org. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: https://bplfund.org/ Listed from Boston Public Library's public calendar. Details and registration: https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad621c0de300e00451b5f06
Oct28
Wed · 2:30 PMTeen Book Talk
Let's talk about books! Bring your current read to the Kirkland Library and share your thoughts, get recommendations, and meet fellow readers. No assigned reading here! Instead, let's talk about books you absolutely love, deeply dislike, and ones you can't wait to read. All are welcome to join and share their love of reading! Snacks and drinks provided by the Friends of the Library of Kirkland. Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Listed from King County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9264113b6c71003e5c2ce1
Listed by King County Library System
King County Library System — Kirkland, 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA
Free
Authors on Tour Now
Upcoming stops from each author's own tour page, checked 2026-10-06. Many big-name stops are ticketed and include a signed copy — confirm on the event page before you go.
- Wed, Oct 28Event details
Colin Kaepernick · The Perilous Fight
Venue to be announced · Houston, TX · Ticketed
- Thu, Oct 29Event details
Eric Idle · Idle in Provence
Neptune Theatre · Seattle, WA
- Fri, Oct 30
Colin Kaepernick
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Most signings happen at independent bookstores with weekly author-event calendars. We list 61 of them by state, each linked to the store's own calendar.
Bookstores by stateWhat Happens at a Book Signing?
Book signings are in-person events where authors sign copies of their books for readers. They're one of the best ways to connect with your favorite authors and discover new ones.
Most book signings are free to attend. You typically buy the book (or bring your own copy) and wait in line to have it personalized and signed.
✓Meet the author in person
✓Get your book personalized and signed
✓Hear readings from the book
✓Ask questions during Q&A
✓Discover other readers like you
✓Support independent authors directly
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Most book signings at bookstores are free. Some events at book fairs or conventions charge admission. Always check the event listing for pricing. Many signings just require purchasing the book.
What should I bring to a book signing?
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