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Diverse crowd enjoying authors and books at a lively outdoor US book festival, highlighting community and storytelling.
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US book festivals celebrate authors and storytelling

In 2025, the Smithsonian's IlluminAsia Arts and Culture Festival alone drew nearly 4,000 attendees, signaling a robust appetite for in-person literary events.

Amelia Frost· Apr 23· 5 min read
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Amelia Frost · May 12
A dramatic image of Dr. Sara Cohen, bestselling author Freida McFadden, revealing her dual identity as a physician and thriller writer, with symbolic elements representing both professions.

Bestselling Author Freida McFadden Reveals Her True Identity

Amelia Frost · Apr 9
Six diverse book covers, representing the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist, displayed on an elegant award stage, symbolizing global literary achievement and translated fiction.

2026 International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced, Featuring Six Novels

Amelia Frost · Mar 31
Local Long Island authors signing books and interacting with readers at the James Joyce Irish Pub during a special book sales and signing event.

Long Island Authors Host Book Sales and Signing Event May 7, 2026

Amelia Frost · May 7
Authors participating in a panel discussion at the Bucks County Book Festival, with attendees enjoying the event in a restaurant.

Bucks County Book Festival Spotlights Author Panels

On Friday night, between 150 and 200 people rotated through three Doylestown restaurants, participating in a 'reverse pub crawl' with nine authors at the Bucks County Book Festival .

Amelia Frost· Apr 29· 3 min
A historical fiction author's desk with books and a laptop showing sales data, symbolizing the intersection of storytelling and market trends.

Historical Fiction: 2026 Market Trends and Success Secrets

For just £5.00, a historical fiction author can buy a day of Instagram promotion, highlighting the low financial barrier to entry for digital marketing in a genre increasingly driven by data. This sma

Amelia Frost· Apr 26· 4 min