Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Arizona Author Book Festival
Phoenix
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1000
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The first 1,500 children in attendance receive a free book! Entrance is free, but if you present an Eventbrite ticket, you'll receive a free bookish gift!
Arizona Authors: Meet and chat with 40 published authors of fiction, nonfiction/memoirs, and children's books ..
Commemorating the Great Fire of 1901
Jacksonville
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1200
- 1330
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Mark the 125th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1901 with a special lecture at St. John's Cathedral. Local historian and author Wayne Wood will explore the fire that reshaped Jacksonville and the resilience that rose from its ashes. A book signing will follow.
All ..
Eth-Noh-Tec presents "STRONG LIKE BAMBOO 3: Stories of Resilience from Across America"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1300
- 1500
15.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Ticket Information: Tickets available on a sliding scale $0-$20
The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal and that they are endowed with certain inalienable rights such as Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Strong Like Bambo ..
Teach-in at Sheldon Museum of Art
Lincoln
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1400
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
OutNebraska community organizer Bailee Martin leads this teach-in, which examines Lincoln's queer spaces, their connections to the local art community, and their evolution over time. The program also explores the role that acceptance and inclusivity have played in sh ..
An Evening with Author Colm Toibin - April 27, 2026
New Canaan
Monday, April 27, 2026
1900
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
New Canaan Library is pleased to present author Colm Toibin for a special evening celebrating his latest work. Hailed as one of the world’s best living literary writers” (The Boston Globe), Toibin's new work, The News from Dublin, is a collection of nine short storie ..
Tulsa Race Massacre Lectureship
Tulsa
Monday, April 27, 2026
1730
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Join us Monday, April 27, for an evocative evening that commemorates the Tulsa Race Massacre. The event begins with a public reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a powerful lecture at 6:45 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown titled, "Indelible Injury, Forced Forg ..
Michael Palin | On A Roll - Lightly Toasted by John Lloyd
London
Monday, April 27, 2026
1930
- 2100
41.50 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
On A Roll is an easy-going programme of Monday night events in central London, where format is intentionally simple: no interval and no gimmicks. It is a collaboration between producer John Lloyd CBE (the force behind QI, Blackadder, Spitting Image and Radio 4’s The ..
Cold War Conversation Virtual Lecture Series - My Father’s Secrets
Webinar
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1900
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Author Marilyn Johansen will share stories from her unique upbringing as the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot during the Cold War as recounted in her book, My Father's Secrets. Experience history through her eyes as she reveals the personal and untold stories o ..
Filmmaker Talk: Breanne Williamson
North Vancouver
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1530
- 1630
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Breanne is the creator of the LGBTQ+ web series "Basement 51" (filmed right here in her parents' North Van basement!), as well as the popular short films "Coming Out" and "Aging Out" (available on YouTube). Through her work, she has built a substantial following as a ..
28th Annual FOHCL Book Sale
New Jersey
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1000
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The 28th Annual Friends of the Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) will be held Saturday, April 25 through Monday, April 27 at the South County Park Fairgrounds in Lambertville, NJ. The sale features 1000's of hardcover and paperback books, fiction and nonfiction, inclu ..
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil"
Tucson
Friday, April 24, 2026
1930
- 2130
46.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator and executive producer of "SOMEBODY FEED PHIL" and "EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND", as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author. Join Phil Rosenthal in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q and A. Phil will be te ..
Huge Book Sale at Englewood, NJ
Englewood
Friday, April 24, 2026
1000
- 1800
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Friday and Saturday $2/book and Sunday $10/bag
Venue Details: Friends of Englewood Public Library, 15 Engle Street (next to Library, use side entrance), Englewood, New Jersey, 07631, United States
Category: Community | Libraries ..
Bournemouth Writing Festival
England
Friday, April 24, 2026
1200
- 2200
2.50 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Bournemouth Writing Festival is back for its fourth year from 24-26 April 2026 - welcoming over 1,000 writers, authors and writing professionals to the beach to improve and profess their writing journey.
The festival again promises to offer tips, guidance, adv ..
After Dark: Climate Journeys
San Francisco
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Tonight, join artists, designers, advocates, and community members to strengthen your response to our changing environment. Learn to find your way when the path is uncertain with Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, author of Climate Wayfinding. And don't miss a preview of Field ..
The Librarians - Grand Junction | Everyday Democracy Series
Grand Junction
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1730
- 2030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Light meal featuring sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Seating is first-come, first-served. Librarians emerge as first responders in stewarding intellectual freedom, reading, and the First Amendment Rights. The Krause List targets 850 books, triggering sweeping book ..
Community and the Climate Conversation- An Arbor Day Talk
Winona
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1900
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Winona State University, celebrating its 12th year as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, invites you to join its Arbor Day celebration featuring guest speaker Kamala Nair, Associate Curator of Clean Air and Climate at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, who wil ..
Travel Like A Hero - A Journey into Wonder, Wisdom, and Who We're Meant to Be with author Rick Bauer
Lancaster
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1700
- 1900
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Meet the author, Rick Bauer, father of two sons, Episcopal priest, world traveler, and scholar of world religions as he takes us on an incredible journey spanning five decades exploring the world's cultural, philosophical, and religious landscapes. Rick, a former tou ..
PechaKucha Night
Bozeman
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1840
- 2100
9.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Orville "Butch" Bach, Jr. has worked as an interpretive ranger at Yellowstone National Park for more than 50 years. Author of several books on the park, Butch will recount how the park has changed since he started work there in 1969.
Butch is one of 11 presenters ..
APRIL 19TH, 2026: Favorite Poems with Dave Seter
Sebastopol
Sunday, April 19, 2026
1500
- 1700
35.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Favorite Poems with Dave Seter
from $35.00
Sunday, April 19, 2026; 3-5pm
Sliding Scale (includes ceramic mug): $35/$45/$55
Sonoma County Poet Laureate Dave Seter will lead an inspiring afternoon of poetry, tea and cookies with shared voices and meaningful con ..
An Hour with Dr. Michael Berg: Living as a Christian in a Politically Struggling World
Thiensville
Sunday, April 19, 2026
1530
- 1630
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
An Hour with Dr. Michael Berg: Living as a Christian in a Politically Struggling World. Are you bothered by the divisiveness afflicting the American political landscape? Are you wondering where you fit as an American citizen who also belongs to a heavenly, spiritual ..
Gary Gulman - TCCF Headliner
Traverse City
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2000
- 2200
85.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
A product of Boston, Gulman has been a scholarship college football player, an accountant, and a high school teacher. He has made countless television appearances as both a comedian and an actor. Gulman has made five masterful TV specials including his most recent st ..
Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Arts
Mount Vernon
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1100
- 1230
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This free event features a panel of autistic and ADHD artists who will share how their neurodivergence impacts the way they experience the world and shape the art they create. In the Mount Vernon Library's community room. Includes a light lunch.
With great thanks to ..
Romance in CNY 2026
Utica
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1000
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Romance readers, book lovers, and community supporters are invited to attend Romance in CNY on April 18, 2026, a full day celebrating romance literature, creativity, and local businesses.
The event will feature more than 60 romance authors from across the region a ..
An Evening with Award-Winning Poet Terrance Hayes
Providence
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1800
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Moses Brown School will host one of the most compelling and prolific voices in American poetry, Terrance Hayes, as the next guest in its signature Visiting Poet Series. For over 20 years, this series has brought influential literary voices to campus, and Terrance Hay ..
Book Event with Flea Style Founder Brittany Cobb, featuring Mary Padian
Dallas
Monday, April 13, 2026
1900
- 2100
30.06 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Meet Flea Style founder Brittany Cobb at your Flagship HPB on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation by Storage Wars television personality Mary Padian, they'll discuss Brittany's new book, How to Style a Hat, a playful and practical guide to wearing, styl ..
Book launch "Island Treasures"
Yarmouth Isle of Wight
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1100
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
A new book by local author Guy J. Singer is set to pop the cork on a forgotten piece of Island industry. "Island Treasures" delves into the fascinating history of the Victorian and Edwardian producers behind the iconic ginger beer stoneware bottles found across the I ..
Rise Above Your Story: Become the Author of Your Life | Inspired Life! Event | April 11th | Quincy
Quincy
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1900
- 2100
97.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Are you tired of living the same story over and over again? Are you ready to remember the truth of who you are underneath all the stories you've lived, the limiting beliefs you've picked up, and the expectations of others?
Beautiful soul, it's time to release the ..
George Saunders - Carole Barnette Boudreaux '65 Great Writers Series April 9, 2026, 6 p.m.
New Orleans
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1800
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Carole Barnette Boudreaux '65 Great Writers Series welcomes Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders to campus for a public talk.
The recipient of a 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship ("Genius" Award), George Saunders has authored two novels, four collectio ..
Kat Timpf
Wilkes-Barre
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2000
- 2200
58.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
A former National Review columnist and touring stand-up comic, Kat blends humor and insight to tackle cultural and political issues with candor and wit. Named to Variety's New Power of New York list, she champions open conversation and connection, sharing her experie ..
Barnes and Noble Hosts Book Signing for Award Winning Thriller Writer Ron Whittington
St Augustine
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1300
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Barnes and Noble will host a book signing for Florida Writer Ron Whittington from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at its St. Augustine bookstore, located at 1930 US-1.
Whittington received a 2025 Royal Palm Literary Award for his most recent thriller 'In Disguise of t ..
Nina McConigley "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder"
Laramie
Friday, April 3, 2026
1600
- 1700
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Nina McConigley is the award-winning author of Cowboys and East Indians, winner of the PEN Open Book Award, and the High Plains Book Award. Born in Singapore and raised in Wyoming, she writes about identity and the American West. She recently released her first novel ..
After Dark: Immersed in Verse
San Francisco
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Swap a poem for a sip at the Green Fairy, an immersive art installation fueled by nonalcoholic cocktails and creativity. Settle in for poetry readings with local poets, and learn to craft your own verses at a freestyle poetry workshop.
URL:
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Dolores Hydock: Every Picture Tells a Story
Dadeville
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1430
- 1530
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
"Norman Rockwell didn't just paint pictures; each of his paintings told a story. This presentation shares surprising stories from Rockwell's life and career, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how Rockwell created his one-image stories in some of his best-loved c ..
Stories from the Warrior Society
Tucson
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1400
- 1600
24.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Each site will feature stories from six Native people who are veterans or active duty- two of whom will be drawn from each site's local Tribal communities as well as the directors who are Navajo storytellers themselves.
This is a community event rooted in the prac ..
Teach-In: The Myth of the American Dream
Lincoln
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1400
- 1500
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Gabriel Bruguier, assistant professor and research specialist librarian at University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, leads a teach-in examining the myth of the American dream as a part of the public programming related to the exhibition "Hyphen American: Intersection ..
Overcoming Challenges With Grit and Grace
La Crosse
Saturday, March 28, 2026
0830
- 1500
75.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Writer, entrepreneur and fierce advocate for racial justice in real estate Sara Alvarado will be the keynote speaker at this inspirational conference that celebrates all women who have faced obstacles and ordeals yet preserved, kept the faith and emerged more resilie ..
Deptford Literature Festival, London's unique, locally inspired festival
London
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1000
- 1930
3.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Celebrating the creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham through stories, words and performance, Deptford Literature Festival announces its programme for its fifth festival. Discussions, interactive talks, workshops and spoken word performances are presented ..
An Evening with Etienne De La Boetie2
Memphis
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1900
- 2200
125.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
March 26th - 2026
Spotlight Productions
649 North Second
Memphis, TN 38107
Event Schedule
6:15 – Doors / Reception
7:00 – 9:00 Presentation
9:00- 9:20 – QandA
9:30 – Wrap up and meet and greet
10:15 End
Etienne de la Boetie2 is the founder of the Art o ..
Communicate for a Change
Corvallis
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
1800
- 2000
60.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Communicate for a Change
6 Wednesdays, March 25 - April 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Held at CoHo Ecovillage
1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr., Corvallis
Upgrade your ability to express yourself with clarity and compassion, especially when confronted with opposing views.
Li ..
Protect Open Space in The Preserve: How we Benefit from a Healthy Environment
Old Saybrook
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1300
- 1400
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The State of Connecticut's Forest Management Plan calls for active logging across all but two protected core areas over the next 30 years. Almost all of The Preserve will be affected. This means woods trails will be turned into logging roads, stream crossings install ..
An Introduction to Hidden Art in Ancient Egypt
Weston-super-Mare
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1400
- 1530
4.00 GBP
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Millions of us admire the eternal beauty of Tutankhamun’s funerary mask, as seen below. But can you spot the hidden art within it? And why is it hidden? What does it mean? In this talk, Somerset author and speaker Justin Newland unravels some mysteries of hidden art ..
Energy Stories, Creative Writing Workshop: Saturday 21st March 2026, 1-4pm @ Cockenzie House
Prestonpans
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1300
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
We're thrilled to invite you to our first workshop in the 'Energy Stories' series.
The workshop will take place at Cockenzie House and Gardens on 21 March and will explore the past, present and future of our energy landscape and how we heat our homes. We will be u ..
Albuquerque Antiquarian Book Fair
Albuquerque
Friday, March 20, 2026
1500
- 2000
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
This art and literary event brings booksellers from 6 western states to exhibit beautiful leather bindings, historic maps, rare photographs, first editions, collectible postcards, old newspapers and all things print and paper. Come hold history in your hands. Food tr ..
Fox News Host and decorated veteran Johnny “Joey” Jones to speak at Parkinson’s luncheon Naples
Naples
Friday, March 20, 2026
1130
- 1400
350.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
A Step Forward: Overcoming Obstacles
Guest Speaker Johnny "Joey" Jones.
Friday, March 20, 2026; 11:30 am
LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort Naples
Tickets: $350 or VIP $500
Join us for our signature fundraising event: A Step Forward - Overcoming Obstacles, featur ..
Book Talk with Rebecca Solnit: Notes on a World of Change
San Francisco
Sunday, March 15, 2026
0930
- 1030
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
As white nationalist and authoritarian movements push toward isolation and individualism, other currents continue to gather strength. Antiracism, feminism, expansive understandings of gender, environmental thinking, scientific discovery, and Indigenous and non-Wester ..
Author Talk with Peter Heller
Westminster
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1400
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Come hear from the author of this year's One Book Westminster selection. One of Colorado's most celebrated writers, Peter Heller will speak about his latest best-selling novel, Burn. There will be a chance for audience questions and book signing.
Category: Arts | ..
Books at the Source: Literary Arts Summit
Sebastopol
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1000
- 1800
255.74 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
SebArts Books at the Source: Literary Arts Summit
Saturday, March 14, 2026; 10am-6pm
For Writers and Book Lovers: Featuring Authors and Teachers of Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction and Poetry
Connect with literary talent of the North Bay and beyond
Be inspired ..
THEORY OF EVERYTHING - Winchester UK - FREE Event
Winchester
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1400
- 1600
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
The Science of Consciousness and Physical Reality:
What if the world we experience is not built from fundamental "things," but from dynamic patterns of aggregation that give rise to the appearance of entities, objects, and even the self?
This public talk presen ..
Writing Workshop: Finding Your Authentic Voice with NYT Best Selling Author Don Martin March 13 & 14
Cincinnati
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1000
- 1300
39.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Your voice is your greatest writing tool. In this workshop, you'll practice adapting your voice for different markets while staying true to what you have to say. Because your perspective might be exactly what the world needs.
Don Martin is a New York Times, USA To ..
Bob Crawford, author and Grammy-nominated bassist of Avett Brothers, in Quincy for book launch
Quincy
Friday, March 13, 2026
1900
- 2030
35.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Bob Crawford, bassist for the Grammy-nominated band the Avett Brothers, creator of the iHeart Curiosity podcast series, Founding Son: John Quincy's America in conversation with Dr. Kurt Graham, President of the Adams Presidential Center, to celebrate the launch of hi ..