Third Coast brings together hundreds of local, national, and international authors, poets, illustrators, and publishers for one extraordinary weekend. It consists of over 200 authors, the vast majority of which it is totally free to meet. This year, the festival lineup truly consists of some of the biggest names in the world. Authors will be announced leading up to the festival.
Dreaming Dirty in Michigan is an annual, multi-day romance book signing event held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring over 100 authors across multiple, separate, themed, signing sessions. The 2026 event takes place on April 11–12 at the Hilton Garden Inn, featuring, in addition to book signings, a dinner/dance party.
Free general admission 1-3 p.m.
Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreaming-dirty-in-michigan-2026-tickets-1329451769029?aff=oddtdtcreator
✨ A Bookish Market
A book fair… for grown-ups.
Hosted by Jupiter Market
We’re back with another evening of literary charm, local authors, and bookish shopping 📚
📍 The Osgood, Bay City
📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 5–8 PM
Expect curated vendors with book-themed goods, cozy lifestyle finds, and paper treasures for readers and writers alike. Whether you’re a casual browser or a die-hard bookworm, this market is for you.
I’ll be at WANDER & TALE, a book fest hosted by The Wandering Librarian, in Monroe, Michigan on Saturday, May 16. The event starts at 11 a.m.
Over 30 independent authors from all genres — from romance and mystery to sci fi and fantasy — will be there. There also will be food trucks, a bead bracelet bar, a tattoo artist, a photo booth and more.
The event will take place rain or shine at the Knights of Columbus at 202 W. Front Street in Monroe, Michigan.