Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair
New York
Thursday, April 15, 2027
1700
- 1700
34.50 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
"The largest fair of its kind in the world ... And it remains a place of discovery"
- Financial Times, HTSI
"Marquee event for bibliophiles and collectors"
- The Wall Street Journal
The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York Interna ..
All Eternity Lies Before Me: Hope, Faith, & Love After the Loss of Navy Alfa Foxtrot 586 (ZOOM ONLY)
Event
Sunday, October 25, 2026
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
(ZOOM Only) Speaker Loreen Gibbons interweaves a dual narrative account about her memories as a Navy pilot's wife with a tale of what happened to her husband's crew after the ditching of the crippled plane in the frigid, stormy North Pacific waters off the coast of t ..
Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars is coming to The Kent Stage on November 6th
Kent
Friday, November 6, 2026
1930
- 2300
43.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Twin Peaks: Conversation With The Stars will include Michael Horse, Kimmy Robertson, Sabrina S. Sutherland, Josh Eisenstadt and Kent State University's own Ray Wise all at The Kent Stage!
Twin Peaks is the American drama television series created by Mark Frost and ..
Patrick Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author of "Buckeye"
Hickory
Thursday, October 8, 2026
1830
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Set in small-town Ohio, the novel traces interconnected lives navigating family, class and moral choices across generations, offering a compassionate portrait of contemporary American life. A book signing will follow the author's talk.
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An Evening with author Craig Johnson
Clare
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
1900
- 2100
10.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Craig Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Walt Longmire mystery novels! Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, don't miss this opportunity to meet the man behind the legendary Wyoming sherif ..
Conversations Before Midnight at Chicago, IL
Chicago
Thursday, November 12, 2026
1700
- 1930
75.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Each year at Conversations Before Midnight, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists convenes leaders in science, policy, business, and philanthropy for a solutions-focused dialogue on humanity’s most pressing challenges. Coming just days after the 2026 U.S. midterm ele ..
Words with Nerds: Wisconsin Science Festival Edition
Madison
Thursday, October 15, 2026
1900
- 2030
15.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us during the Wisconsin Science Festival for a special edition of Words with Nerds, an infotainment event that's like a PowerPoint party mixed with stand-up comedy. Think TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!
Prep ..
Milo Rossi: Offline and In Person
St Louis
Monday, October 19, 2026
1900
- 2100
37.28 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This isn't your typical archaeology lecture. With more than a billion views, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological misinformation and making science accessible to everyone. In this engaging talk, he ..
Adult Book Faire @ Lake Wales Public Library
Lake Wales
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1700
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
We're so excited to announce our first ever Adult Book Faire! Join us on Tuesday, October 6th from 5 to 8 PM.
We'll have local authors selling and signing their books and fun vendors! Free to attend!
If you are a local author or a bookish vendor interested in parti ..
Twin Cities Book Festival
Saint Paul
Saturday, November 7, 2026
1000
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Rain Taxi’s 26th annual Twin Cities Book Festival is happening on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Union Depot in Saint Paul! The TCBF features a vibrant all-day book fair with over 140 publishers, literary organizations, book dealers, authors, and more! Exhibitors offe ..
Know Your Voting Rights - Expert Panel Discussion
Dallas
Sunday, October 4, 2026
1230
- 1430
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Jerry Hawkins will moderate a discussion about voting rights: where do things stand at the federal, state, and local levels after the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, what are some paths forward to fix the mess, and how can we all help - as citizens ..
Down the Rabbit Hole, The Fight for Texas Adoptee Rights Then & Now (Performance, Panel & Signing)
Austin
Friday, November 6, 2026
1800
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This event takes place in person at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas Spirit Theatre, in Austin, and the full program is also livestreamed. Livestream tickets do not require travel.
Join us on Friday, November 6, at the Bullock Texas State History Mus ..
Jackson Hole Writers Conference
Jackson
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
1700
- 1200
250.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
For more than thirty-five years, diverse groups of passionate professional and novice writers have gathered at the Jackson Hole Writers Conference. While attending workshops and keynote addresses at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, writers learn about the craft ..
Changemaker Speaker Series with Kevin Fedarko
Tucson
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
1930
- 2130
24.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join adventure writer Kevin Fedarko on an epic quest, on foot, through the entire length of the Grand Canyon-not "rim to rim" as has been tackled by many-but 750 miles "end to end." Hiking over 100 days, Kevin and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride traversed mostly ..
Jodi Picoult: Hollow Bones
Mesa
Sunday, October 11, 2026
1900
- 2200
48.24 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
ABOUT THE LIVE EVENT
Registration via Eventbrite is required.
All tickets will include one (1) pre-signed hardcover copy of Hollow Bones.
Books will be distributed at the venue on event night.
A professional photo meet-and-greet line will follow the presentatio ..
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
North Vancouver
Friday, October 23, 2026
1000
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Book Sale Days/Times:
Friday, October 23 | 10:00am–4:00pm
Saturday, October 24 | 10:00am–4:00pm
Sunday, October 25 | 10:00am–2:00pm *On Sunday, everything is 1/2 price!
Please bring your own bag. Learn more about the Friends at http://www.nvdpl.ca/friends-li ..
Merryoaks Community Hall Book Club
Durham
Monday, October 5, 2026
1800
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join Our Community Book Club!
This month we are reading: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman. Come along for a friendly discussion, a cup of tea or coffee, and plenty of biscuits! Whether you've read the whole book or just a few pages, everyone is welcome.
Ca ..
More Fire! The Last Poets, Michael Rosen and More. An Apples & Snakes poetry night at Woolwich Works
London
Thursday, November 5, 2026
1930
- 2230
17.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
On Guy Fawkes Night, for one night only, some of the most radical and exceptional voices in performance poetry, aged from 18 to 80, who have never performed on the same stage before, come together. The evening is a transformative spotlight on the origins, present and ..
The Brighton and Hove Speakers Festival
Hove
Sunday, October 11, 2026
1000
- 2030
17.50 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Brighton and Hove Speakers Festival
Sunday 11 October - The Old Market, Hove
A full day of the conversations everyone will be talking about - seven unmissable sessions, one extraordinary venue.
10.20am - Peter Kyle MP in conversation with Dr Fola Yahaya: AI: T ..
The Compton Lectures: 50 Years of Discovery
Chicago
Saturday, October 3, 2026
1100
- 1200
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago presents "The Compton Lectures: 50 Years of Discovery" — a nine-part series marking the 50th anniversary of one of Chicago's most beloved public science traditions. Nine leading physicists and cosmologists will ..
On the Air and In the Air ft Christian Cooper and Jennifer Ackerman
Jackson
Thursday, October 1, 2026
1900
- 2030
50.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join KHOL and BirdNote for On the Air and In the Air in The Center Theater!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, science and conservation featuring two of the world's most celebrated voices on birds and the natural world. Acclaimed birding advocat ..
Wanna Crash a Wedding? Old, New, Borrowed, Black Book Launch Party
Bonita Springs
Thursday, October 1, 2026
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The first100 registered guests will receive access to the app buffet and a drink on the bride. Inspired by the wedding at the center of the novel, the launch will include book signing, merchandise, giveaways, great music and a chance to catch the bouquet. Readers lik ..
The Channing Hour: In conversation with Sally Biddulph
London
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1830
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The conversation will be hosted by Sally Biddulph, ITV News presenter and former political correspondent, known for her warm, personable style. She has worked in broadcast news for 25 years as a reporter. For 14 years, she was the lead presenter of ITV London's Good ..
Exclusive Threshing Day Book Launch
Port Macquarie
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
0700
- 0800
55.00 AUD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The global launch of Threshing Day on 30th September will be a morning to remember. Ticket price includes one Special Edition of Threshing Day, plus a pastry. And we've got plenty of merch to add to your collection.
Pre-order your copy today, then collect your boo ..
A Hell of a Man: Jim Thompson at 120
Tulsa
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1900
- 2200
15.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Oak Tree Books and Circle Cinema, in partnership with the Tulsa Artist Fellowship and the McFarlin Tower Guild invite you to join us for a special evening celebrating the life and works of Oklahoma's own "Dimestore Dostoevsky", Jim Thompson on what would have been hi ..
SHADOW FLYER: The Life of Bob Ericson, CIA and NASA U-2 Pilot (ZOOM Only)
Fairfax
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1700
- 1830
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
(ZOOM Only) Renowned U-2 Program Historian, Chris Pocock, will talk about his new book, Shadow Flyer, about Bob Ericson who was one of the select group of pilots recruited in 1956 by the CIA to fly the U-2 over the Soviet Union. He subsequently flew this extraordinar ..
An Afternoon with KristIn Harmel
Fernandina Beach
Sunday, September 27, 2026
1400
- 1600
30.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for An Afternoon with NYT bestselling author, Kristin Harmel, as she discusses her new book, Meet Me in Paris, which is described as Love Actually meets The Notebook, which is described as Love Actually meets The Notebook in a tale of love, loss, and finding ..
MysteryCon 2026 - WhoDunIt?
Westminster
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1730
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Enjoy author meet-and-greets, mysterious activities, themed prizes and plenty of refreshments. Whether you're a devoted mystery reader or just love a good puzzle, come unravel the clues to WhoDunIt? AGES: 18+
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Book signing by award-winning author, Samuel Western
Jackson
Friday, September 25, 2026
1000
- 1200
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
In addition to a book signing. I'd be happy to answer questions about the extensive research required for this novel. I attempted to explore some of the deeper questions about contrition and atonement, especially in a cross cultural context.
Category: Arts | Books ..
Book Sale by Friends of Kreutz Creek Library: 22,000+ Books, Puzzles, DVDs and CDs, Baked Goods
York
Friday, September 25, 2026
0900
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This is a great chance to add to your home library at bargain prices ($0.50-$3) and Saturday 12-3pm $5/bag (bring your bag). Books are sorted by Fiction (hardcover, trade, paperback), Kids books, Cookbooks, lots of Nonfiction topics. We also have a large selection of ..
Ke Huy Quan with Gene Luen Yang: Never Say Die
Santa Clara
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
1900
- 2000
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Ke Huy Quan, Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, joins us to talk about his outstanding memoir, Never Say Die. All tickets include a signed copy of Never Say Die.
About the Book
"A monu ..
45th Annual Northern California Book Awards - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1400
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
45th ANNUAL
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS
Northern California's vibrant literary scene will celebrate on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00pm, at Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center, San Francisco, when the 45th annual Northern California ..
Curators' Talk: "The Cayuga People, We Returned"
Auburn
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1400
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The three curators of "Sa:gwáyoˀ Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ/Cayuga People, We Returned" -- Dr. Jolene Rickard, Noah Mapes, and Audrey Chan -- will talk about the concept and design of the exhibition, which spans the Schweinfurth Art Center and the Cayuga Museum of History and Art ..
Cayuga People: We Returned: Curator's Talk, at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, NY
Auburn
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1400
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The three curators of "Sa:gwáyoˀ Gayogo̱hó:nǫˀ/Cayuga People, We Returned" -- Dr. Jolene Rickard, Noah Mapes, and Audrey Chan -- will be talking about the concept and design of the exhibition, which spans the Schweinfurth Art Center and the Cayuga Museum of History a ..
Poetry Writing Workshop with Naomi Shihab Nye
Dallas
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1000
- 1500
55.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join award-winning poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a poetry writing workshop open to children, teens, and adults of all experience levels.
Naomi has spent more than 40 years leading writing workshops for people of all ages around the world. A celebrated Palestinian Amer ..
The Umbrella Man and Other Stories, What We Talk About When We Talk About the Kennedy Assassination
Dallas
Thursday, September 17, 2026
1800
- 1900
15.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
"The Umbrella Man and Other Stories: What We Talk About When We Talk About the Kennedy Assassinatio," by screenwriter and author Martin Fitzgerald, is a collection of stories and personal encounters with individuals whose connection to the Kennedy assassination defin ..
Author Series: Emily Franklin in conversation with Juliet Faithful
Quincy
Thursday, September 17, 2026
1830
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for an unforgettable evening with two brilliant authors. Emily Franklin will be joined in conversation with Juliet Faithful at The Next Chapter Books and More on Thursday September 17, 2026 at 6:30PM.
Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of twenty-five ..
An Evening with Brittany K. Barnett - Attorney, Author, and Philanthropist
Dallas
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1800
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us for a lecture and Q and A at 6:00 pm followed by a book signing at 7:00 pm.
First Unitarian Church of Dallas presents The Tom and Charley Crow Lecture with Brittany K. Barnett.
A nationally recognized attorney, author, and philanthropist, Brittany K. Ba ..
R.I.Y.L. Live! with Adam Voith in conversation with Nathaniel Russell
Indianapolis
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
R.I.Y.L. Live! Indianapolis: I’m still a Hoosier. Can’t shake it no matter how long I stay away. Come celebrate my new novel, RECOMMENDED IF YOU LIKE. I’ll discuss the book with artist and musician Nathanial Russell and read some funny parts of the story to you. Comp ..
Kaleideum After Dark: Book Clubbin'
Winston-Salem
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1830
- 2130
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Every good story has a sequel …
Turn the page for another unforgettable night at Kaleideum After Dark: Book Clubbin'! Whether you joined us for last September's event or you're discovering Book Clubbin' for the first time, this adults-only evening is filled with ..
"Facts, Truth, and the Rule of Law" Public Forum
Portland
Thursday, September 10, 2026
1900
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Best-Selling Author and MSNBC Legal Analyst Andrew Weissmann to Headline "Facts, Truth, and the Rule of Law" Forum in Portland
Legal analyst from national news outlets joins Maine Lawyers for the Rule of Law and Maine Justice Foundation for September 10 event
M ..
Visiting Writers Series: Andrew McCarthy
Hickory
Thursday, September 10, 2026
1830
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Actor, director and bestselling memoirist Andrew McCarthy will open the Lenoir-Rhyne University Visiting Writers Series with a discussion of his new book, "Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America." Blending memoir, travel and ..
Pecha Kucha Bozeman #51
Bozeman
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
1840
- 2130
9.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Still basking in the glow of our 50th celebration in April, PechaKucha Nights return to Bozeman, September 9 and 10, 6:40pm.
As always, the next PechaKucha (PK) Event, held on Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10 at the Ellen Theatre, will feature an ..
Who Controls Our Future? A Conversation with Dr. Ibram Kendi
San Francisco
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
1600
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Philanthropy is not neutral. Its investments shape what becomes possible and what remains invisible. When communities, institutions, and values are under attack, philanthropy holds the privilege and responsibility to organize with quick action and invest in transform ..
An Afternoon with Amy Goodman: Independent Media in a Time of Rising Authoritarianism
Chicago
Sunday, September 6, 2026
1430
- 1600
35.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Chicago Area Peace Action presents this talk by Amy Goodman, trailblazing journalist and founder of the independent news organization Democracy Now!, where she will discuss 30 years of Democracy Now! and the role of independent media in covering the grassroots moveme ..
2026 Crime Fiction Weekend
Oxford
Friday, September 4, 2026
1500
- 1500
29.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Bad Apples: crime fiction's enemies and anti-heroes. Bad Apples: crime fiction's enemies and anti-heroes
From con artists to killers, crime fiction has served up some of the very best bad apples in all of literature. Ripley, Moriarty, Lecter and many more are resp ..
Meet Local Fantasy Romance Author Lucy Black!
Red Bank
Saturday, August 29, 2026
1500
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Step into a world of magic, romance, and adventure!
Join Mystique Bookshop for a special afternoon with local fantasy romance author Lucy Black. Meet the author, chat about her books, and have your copies personally signed while discovering your next favorite fant ..
Author Series: Dave Wedge author of Blizzard of Lies
Quincy
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1830
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
In January 2022, a Boston police officer turned up dead in the snow, seemingly a victim of a simple hit-and-run. But Officer John O’Keefe’s death kicked off a scandalous whodunit that invited federal scrutiny and triggered nationwide outrage.
Blizzard of Lies disp ..
Dreamland: The Secret History of Area 51
Digital
Sunday, August 23, 2026
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Aerospace historian Peter W. Merlin will talk about his book, the first ever scholarly history of the National Classified Test Facility at Groom Lake, Nevada. Better known as Area 51, this top-secret installation hidden in a remote desert valley northwest of Las Vega ..
Book Awards for BC Authors Contest Reveal
Gibsons
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1530
- 1930
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Meet authors from all over the province who entered the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors 4th Annual Book Awards for BC Authors contest, including Marion Crook, Jan DeGrass - author, Keiko Honda, Ken Blosser, Joline Martin, Marian Dodds, Daniela Elza, Susan McCaslin ..