Events

Get ready to dive into a world of magic, dragons, and romance at Romantasy BookCon - Orlando 2026!

Welcome to Romantasy BookCon- Orlando 2026! Join us at Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area for a magical celebration of all things Romantasy. Meet your favorite authors, discover new books, and connect with fellow book lovers. Get ready for 3 days filled with enchanting stories and exciting adventures. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE!

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Maggie can be found at Booth #30 in the International Ballroom! Her books can be purchased at the Barnes & Noble store pop-up outside the entrance, or directly in person, along with prints, stickers, and a small selection of hairpins and leather journals made by Dreamers Supply Co.

Join us on October 25th at 1:00 PM in welcoming romantasy authors Brigid Kemmerer, Brittney Arena, Gretchen Powell Fox, Maggie Rapier, Kristin Cast, and Shalini Abeysekara! 

This will be a wristbanded event.

To receive your wristband, you MUST PURCHASE a copy of a book by one of the participating authors at Barnes & Noble Colonial ON THE DAY of the event. This purchase will grant you ONE WRISTBAND that allows you entry to the event!

*In addition to the PURCHASED book(s), guests may bring 3 BOOKS PER AUTHOR from home to be signed. You may purchase as many books as you'd like to get signed. Each author will only personalize their most recent release.*

The discussion will begin at 1:00 PM and run for about an hour. After the discussion has concluded, our staff will remove seated chairs and prepare for the signing portion of the event, which will begin shortly after.

Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! We’re thrilled to present the inaugural Great Big Book Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library. This exciting new all-day event brings together authors, book lovers, and anyone who enjoys all things literary. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new stories, meet fellow readers, and connect at Your Library.

The GBBF features a robust lineup of free programming, including an author panel, book signings, and a selection of bookish vendors. Be sure to join us for our ticketed keynote event with best-selling author Ariel Lawhon, discussing her acclaimed novel The Pirate Queen, at 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please email GBBF@hmcpl.org