Book and writers’ events in United States

Find literary gatherings listed in United States, then check dates, venues and registration with the organizer.

Inside this United States directory

186 event records across 21 listed cities. Historical listings are included; this is not a complete national calendar.

Cities represented: Atlanta · Austin · Boston · Charleston · Charlottesville · Chicago · Decatur · Houston · Las Vegas · Los Angeles · Lynnwood · Miami · Nashville · New Orleans · New York City · Philadelphia · Portland · San Francisco · Savannah · Seattle · Washington DC.

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How do I confirm an event?

Open the listing and follow its organizer source. Listed dates may refer to past events; confirm the current edition before booking travel or tickets.

Before you register

Confirm the current year, venue, time zone and organizer on the official event page.
Check ticket price, accessibility, cancellation terms and whether registration is required.
Prepare a short book introduction and follow the organizer’s rules for pitching and networking.

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Book and writers’ events in United States

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Andy Beshear | Go and Do Likewise

Dr. Shefali with Sara Blakely — Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons

Emily St. John Mandel — Exit Party In-store Booksigning

Emily St. John Mandel with Virginia Prescott — Exit Party

Governor Andy Beshear — Go and Do Likewise

Grandmaster Flash — Birth of a Culture Book Talk & Wild Style Screening

Susan Neiman with John McMillian — Call It Evil

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AWP Conference & Bookfair 2027

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