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Best Diverse Bookish Events
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items This list is meant to help book lovers find events that speak to their favorite genres and locations!
BookNet Fest is a community-focused event that celebrates all things bookish with panels, socializing with other book nerds, meet and greets with authors and panelists, book exchanges, a prom, and so much more. I highly recommend this event!!!
BookNet Fest- May 23-24, 2025 in Orlando, FL.
A large event with over 200 authors and fun stuff like Masquerade Ball, Cosplay Contest, Exclusive Editions & Signing Opportunities, Custom Mock/Cocktails, and Themed Food Tattoo & Henna Artists!
Romantasy BookCon- February 20-22, 2025 - Los Angeles
A romantasy book event with 200 Authors & Vendors, Panels / Workshops, Masquerade Ball, Archery & Axe Throwing, Tattoos & Henna, Tarot, Cosplay Contest, Exclusive Editions & Signing Opportunities, Custom Mock/Cocktails and Themed Food...
Romantasy BookCon- October 23-25, 2025 in Orlando, FL
The Black Romance Book Fest is a celebration of Black Romance literature. It is a 2-day celebration that amplifies and honors the diverse narratives within Black romance. The Fest includes panel discussions, book signings, and social events aimed at ...
Black Romance Book Fest - May 30- June 1, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.
A free festival from the Library of Congress featuring panels, signings, demonstrations, interactive activities, and more. A festival truly for the whole family, there are even family friendly events and activities!
2024 National Book Festival - Sep. 6, 2025 in Washington DC
A young-adult focused book festival that usually boasts some of the biggest names in YA fiction!
YallFest- November 14-15 in Charleston, SC.
Steamy Lit Con is a romance book convention that aims to celebrate diversity in romance. They will have several different panels, keynote speakers, 8 hours total of time to get your items and books signed by your favorite romance author.
Steamy Lit Con- 10/31 to 11/01/2025 in Anaheim, CA