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Scroll down for book exhibitions, book fairs, a few book clubs and links to events worldwide relating to reading.  Reading does not have to be solitary.  Sometimes WHERE you are reading can make the experience of reading more fun, and of course listening to someone else read a book or poetry makes it possible to share with others.

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events

  •  BookWeb: Book Events - Details of the ABA convention, upcoming fairs, festivals, public or industry events for booksellers, and live author chats.
  •  African-American Conferences - Calls for papers and contact details for African American literary and cultural conferences. Gopher Menu.
  •  Antiquarian Book Fairs - International League of Antiquarian Booksellers lists forthcoming events sponsored by member associations.
  •  Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America - Information about the association, its newsletter, search facilities for online booksellers and book fair news.
  •  Authors on the Highway - Calendar of book-signing and author appearances throughout the United States. View by city, state, publisher, bookstore, title or author.
  •  Bantam Doubleday & Dell Tours - Monthly round-up of author tours and appearances by its authors, with links to Bantam Doubleday & Dell's author homepages.
  •  Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair - Discover this event where exhibitors from all over the US will be selling radical and anti-authoritarian books, records, posters and tee-shirts.
  •  Children's Literature - Upcoming events and conferences in Canada and the US related to children's books, reading, and storytelling.
  •  Editorial Problems - Pitched at editors and publishers, this conference addresses editing methodology for a variety of contexts.
  •  Hypertext Annual Convention - Presentation papers and debate on the subject of hypertext and its reception, with reference to multilinear delivery.
  •  Rare Books and Manuscripts - American Library Association's meetings schedule, with links to special collections, book dealers and preservation resources.
  •  SF Conventions - International listings of science fiction conventions with details of guest speakers. Arranged by location and date.
  •  Starflight Reader - Science fiction and fantasy convention listings with links. Also includes new science fiction and fantasy books plus reviews.
  •  The Washington Society - Student group dedicated to the practice and improvement of debate and oratory skills. Lists current events and debate tournament schedule.
  •  Waterstone's Brighton Fringe Fest. - Check out fiction and literary events, workshops, the writer-in-residence, and an overall schedule. Find times, dates, and fees.

book tours

  •  Authors on the Highway - comprehensive author tour listing from BookWire and Publishers Weekly
  •  BookTourists - chronological listing of author talks, lectures, appearances, in-store readings, autograph parties, and signings in the U.S
  •  Boston Bookstore Events - updated weekly, lists authors' readings, book signing, and other book related events
  •  Harbourfront Reading Series - presents international novelists, poets, playwrights, literary biographers and dramatists
  •  Mocambopo - contains writings by poets and others involved in weekly reading series
  •  Subtext - collaborative effort by writers and readers interested in new writing. Site includes schedule of readings and poetry archive
  •  Upcoming Celebrity Book Signings & Lectures - guide to book signings, lectures, readings, and events by celebrities around the country
 
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Canada - Ontario

  •  Toronto Small Press Fair - Explore the web sites of many of the small book and 'zine publishers who will be exhibiting at this event.

Germany

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United Kingdom

  •  ABA International Book Fair
  •  Aye Write! - Glascow's Book Festival - February 19 - 27, 2005
  •  Ciana's January Remainder & Promotional Book Fair in Brighton; January 12 - 13, 2003; January 11 - 12, 2004; CIROBE's success led to the creation of a similar remainder show in London September 14 - 15, 2003; CIANA also runs a second remainder fair in the northern UK in January
  •  Edinburgh International Book Festival
  •  Isle of Bute Poetry Festival
  •  Loads of Odes - submit your poem, published or unpublished, amateur or pro; poetry from all walks of life, all poets welcome; founded in 2003 by Paul Walton, in England
  •  London Book Fair (LBF) - in London, England; March 16 - 18, 2003; March 14 - 16, 2004; March 13 - 15, 2005; the largest book trade show in the UK, encompassing all areas of bookselling and publishing (except the used book market); run by Reed Exposition Company; at the Olympia Exhibition Centre
  •  London Book Fair - in London, England; January 13, 2002; The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association offers visitors to London the widest range of rare, antiquarian and second-hand books, maps, engraved and decorative prints; at Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London
  •  Tolkien 2005 - in Birmingham, England; August 11 - 15, 2005; at Aston University; The Ring Goes Ever On: celebrating 50 years of The Lord of the Rings; lectures, panels (art, authors, dramatisation, ecology, languages, philology), art show and auction, dealers room, evening entertainment, video room
  •  Ullapool book festival - in Ullapool and Lochbroom; May 5 - 7, 2006

USA - Alabama

USA - Alaska

USA - Arizona

  •  Bisbee, Arizona Poetry Festival - September 26 - 28; open readings, a Saturday Night Street Dance, an Open Performance Contest, a Book Fair, and writing workshops
  •  Fall 2004 Book Sale - in Tempe; October 23, 2004; used book sale, featuring paperbacks & hardbacks at bargain prices, ranging from recent bestsellers to classic literature, from travel books to children's/young adult books, also CDs & videos, 10 am - 2 pm, Tempe Public Library
  •  Northern Arizona Book Festival - Explore the festival that brings literature and contemporary authors to rural, reservation and neglected urban communities in the Southwest

USA - Arkansas

USA - California

  •  Antiquarian Book Fair - Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, California; February 7 - 9, 2003
  •  Calif. Int'l Antiquarian Book Fair - Read the announcement for updated information on this annual event. Look at dealers sample lists, and track down specialists
  •  Cowboy Poetry Show - in Vinton; March 14 - 15, 2008
  •  Cowboy Poetry Week - in Vinton; April 20 - 26, 2008
  •  Taco Shop Poets - San Diego-based poetry group meets at taco shops for readings, performances and culture.
  •  Book Expo America (BEA) - in Los Angeles, CA; May 28 - June 1, 2003; in Chicago, IL; June 4 - 6, 2004; in New York, NY; June 3 - 5, 2005; formerly the ABA (American Booksellers Association) show; the largest book trade show in the United States, encompassing all areas of bookselling and publishing (except the used book market); run by Reed Exposition Company
  •  Used Book Super Sale, Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, California; March 22 - 23, 2003

USA - Colorado

  •  Bouchercon 2000 - Mystery convention to be held in Denver, Colorado features Elmore Leonard as guest of honor. Registration and event details are available.

USA - Connecticut

USA - Delaware

USA - District of Columbia

  •  Malice Domestic - Annual convention in metropolitan Washington, DC, celebrates mysteries which contain no explicit sex or violence. Consult schedule and register.
  •  National Book Festival - October 9, 2004; Hosted by First Lady Laura Bush, the National Book Festival celebrates the joys of reading. The festival will feature more than 80 authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers from many genres, a chance to listen to readings and meet your favorite author and themed pavilions for different types of books.
  •  Washington Antiquarian Book Fair - Annual event in the Washington DC area is attended by rare book dealers from around the country. Get info on appraisals and the silent auction.
  •  Washington International Book Fair - International antiquarian booksellers gather annually for this event in the DC area. Browse the exhibitor directory and their catalogs.

USA - Florida

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USA - Iowa

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USA - Louisiana

  •  T.Williams / New Orleans Lit. Fest. - Get schedule of events and accommodation info. for this festival of Southern writing , which overlaps with the French Quarter Lit. Conference.

USA - Maine

USA - Maryland

USA - Massachusetts

  •  Boston Antiquarian Book Fair - Preview the highlights, and access the schedule for this annual event for bibliophiles. Check out the tips for starting a book collection.
  •  Moby-Dick Marathon - in New Bedford; January 3 - 4, 2006; at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

USA - Michigan

USA - Minnesota

USA - Mississippi

  •  Children's Book Festival at USM - Find out about this annual event held at the University of Southern Mississippi. Access list of speakers and scheduled events.

USA - Missouri

USA - Montana

USA - Nebraska

USA - Nevada

USA - New Hampshire

  •  Five Colleges Book Sale, Hanover High School, Hanover, New Hampshire; April 15  - 16, 2003

USA - New Jersey

USA - New Mexico

  •  Border Book Festival - Las Cruces, New Mexico event celebrates the literature and the art of storytelling in the southern United States-Mexico border region.

USA - New York

USA - North Carolina

  •  Trinoc-con 2000 - Get details about the first speculative fiction conference in North Carolina's Research Triangle area.

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USA - Texas

USA - Utah

USA - Vermont

USA - Virginia

  •  Virginia Festival of the Book, The - Charlottesville events features readings by authors, and film screenings. Get schedule of events and find out about youth and family programs.

USA - Washington

USA - West Virginia

USA - Wisconsin

USA - Wyoming

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resources

directories

  •  Book Events Calendar - Consult this listing provided by the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Features upcoming conventions, festivals, readings, and seminars.
  •  Book Fairs and Other Lit. Events - The Center for the Book at the Library of Congress maintains this alphabetical listing of established and ongoing book fairs, with many links.
  •  BookTourists - Chronological site details author tours and bookstore events, lectures, readings, signings, and autographed and inscribed books.
  •  Bookwire
  •  Booksites.com Links Library
  •  Future Book Fairs - Bookman's Weekly list of titles, dates, and regional locations
  •  WritersNet
  •  Yahoo! Author Tours- upcoming tour dates and appearances, brought to you by BookWire
  •  Free Articles For Reprint - Free article directory with many categories such as science articles, health articles , computer and internet articles, family articles, business articles, and articles.
  •  Article Directory - Article directory. Ws - free article directory for readers, authors, and publishers. Free articles for your websites. Submit articles for free distribution, get backlinks and drive free targeted traffic to your websites

poems

  •  Love Poems - greatest collection of classic and modern literature
  •  Mina s daily love poem - A selection of the best love poems written with nice illustrations - Ready to share with friends and people you love. Great choice for a birthday, valentine-day, or simply to say I love you.

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