Nearly 500 authors and exhibitors from the Bay Area, nation and world and from across the spectrum of genres, traditions and inspirations will come together with tens of thousands of book enthusiasts for the Bay Area Book Festival – April 28 and 29, 2018 – in Berkeley, CA. Since it burst onto the scene in 2015, the Festival has been widely known as one of the world’s premier literary events, recognized for the quality of its authors, its international scope, and its commiment to social justice.
The 2018 Festival will fill downtown Berkeley with two days of presentations, panels, keynotes, performances, participatory activities and exhibits. The literary program thrills fans across many interests, from science fiction, history, mysteries, memoir, poetry, food writing, children’s literature and more, with special tracks this year on women and gender and on Native storytelling – all within overall themes of hope and the power of words. Literary sessions take place in venues throughout the downtown area and on outdoor stages. For updates or information, visit www.baybookfest.org.