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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 an online author event with Danica Davidson to celebrate her books and passion for writing! Please register . One registration per family. You will be sent the Zoom link. If you do not see an email, check your junk or spam folder. You can also add this event to a personal calendar app (iCal, Google Calendar app, etc.), which will send you notifications. Danica Davidson is a bestselling author of many high-interest books, including: Minecraft: The Outsider The Crafter's Kitchen: An Official Minecraft Cookbook (as "The Gourmand,") I Will Protect You (co-written with child Auschwitz survivor Eva Kor) And the unofficial Minecrafter novels: Escape from the Overworld, Attack on the Overworld, The Rise of Herobrine, Down Into the Nether, The Armies of Herobrine, Battle with the Wither, Adventure Against the Endermen, Mysteries of the Overworld, Danger in the Jungle Temple, Clash in the Underwater World, Last of the Ender Crystal, and Return of the Ender Dragon . Listed from King County Library System's public calendar. Details and registration: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab1c029ca248a002917796c
Join us for a talk with Mark Groves about his book Liberated Love , where he shares how to break unhealthy patterns and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. This book explains how to stop codependency, set clear boundaries, and create healthy connections. It offers simple tools to build trust, reduce conflict, and feel more confident in love. --- 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/6a87770157c264087ad28ea1