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3rd Annual Bangor Authors’ Book Fair and Literary Festival

  • Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow Street Bangor, ME, 04401 United States (map)

Join us for Maine’s largest authors’ fair and meet 90+ notable local Maine authors, get your books signed, and support the local literary arts with your purchase of personalized books! Enjoy free readings, talks, and panels throughout the day as we “take over” the beautiful Bangor Public Library to celebrate the Literary Arts this winter holiday season.

The Telling Room featured events are…

  • 10:30-11:15 Horror Writers Craft Workshop with Mo Drammeh

  • 2:30-3:15 Youth Author Reading

Authors from all genres will be represented: adult and YA fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, folklore, outdoors, self help, science fiction, fantasy, cryptozoology, children’s books, cookbooks, horror, paranormal, history, and many more. With dozens and dozens of titles by Maine authors to discover, there’s something for everyone. There will also be raffle tickets, sponsors’ vendor tables, and special surprises and events at the day of the show.

The Fair will also feature the special launch of “North Woods at Night” a charity anthology to support the the Forest Society of Maine

Free admission and programming but if you plan to buy books bring cash, Venmo, or PayPal as many authors cannot accept credit cards. Shopping local and supporting the arts locally is Paul Bunyan approved!

This event is organized and hosted by Christopher Packard, Author of Mythical Creatures of Maine in cooperation with the Bangor Public Library.