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Author events
Meet authors in person, get your copy signed, and find the big book festivals happening this fall.
BookGather doesn't run these — they're the large public festivals, with dates checked against each festival's own website on 2026-10-01. Confirm details on the official site before you travel.
Oct 17–18, 2026
Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum & Tennessee State Library and Archives · Nashville, TN
Free admission
Official siteSat, Oct 31, 2026 (writing workshops Fri, Oct 30)
Downtown Baton Rouge (presented by the State Library of Louisiana) · Baton Rouge, LA
Free admission
Official siteDowntown Portland — South Park Blocks and neighboring venues · Portland, OR
Admission: check the festival site
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 10am–5pm
Union Depot, Saint Paul · Saint Paul, MN
Free admission
Official siteNov 14–15, 2026
Downtown Austin · Austin, TX
Free admission
Official siteNov 15–22, 2026 (Street Fair Nov 20–22)
Miami Dade College, 300 NE Second Ave. · Miami, FL
Admission: check the festival site
Official siteAuthor hoping to exhibit or be featured? Big festivals usually select authors months ahead — see how to get into book fairs, and list your own signings on BookGather in the meantime.
List it on BookGather for free and sell tickets. Readers find it here and on search.
Join us for a talk with Cherie Dimaline about Funeral Songs for Dying Girls , where she shares the eerie, emotional story of a teen who sparks a ghost rumor and meets a very real spirit. This book follows a girl living in a cemetery shed as she faces grief, identity, and unexpected connections. It blends spooky moments with heartfelt truths about growing up and finding your place. --- The Santa Clara County Library District is proud to present a free virtual author‑talk series featuring bestselling, award‑winning, and acclaimed writers from around the world, offering live Q&A sessions two to three times a month. Event links are sent about 24 hours in advance (or upon late registration), recordings are available for a limited time, and a full list of upcoming programs can be found here . --- For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org . Listed from Santa Clara County Library District's public calendar. Details and registration: https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8618ab0c0e3a002aeadcc0