To read a writer is for me not merely to get an idea of what he says, but to go off with him and travel in his company. -- Andre Gide
Canada
Banff Mountain Book Festival
November 5-8
Banff, Alberta
http://www.banffmountainfestivals.com/festivals/2009/book_fair/
Ottawa Storytelling Festival
November 8
Ottawa, Ontario
http://onceuponastory.squarespace.com/
England
Book Now
November 1-21
Richmond upon Thames
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/arts_and_entertainment/home/leisure_and_culture/arts/book_now_literature_festival.htm
Book Now, the much loved annual literary festival for Richmond upon Thames returns this November. Entering its eighteenth year the festival proves to be going from strength to strength. Running throughout November, there is a varied and lively selection of events from which to pick and choose.
Chelsea Book Fair
November 6-7
Chelsea
http://www.chelseabookfair.com/
The ABA Antiquarian Book Fair, Chelsea, is the most visually attractive and undoubtedly the friendliest event in the UK book trade calendar.
Folkestone Book Festival
November 6-14
Folkestone, Kent
http://www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk/
In addition to a spectacular selection of author talks and appearances, we are pleased to bring you a variety of events from film screenings and quizzes to cultural walks and workshops that will guarantee something for everyone this year.
Chorleywood Litfest
November 13-20
Chorleywood
http://www.cwlitfest.org/
Whether you are a budding writer or want to meet your favourite author, we are passionate about inspiring you. We offer a variety of distinctive, good value cultural events featuring top writers and intimate workshops to whet your appetite for words.
Mexico
Guadalajara International Book Fair
November 28-December 6
Guadalajara
http://www.fil.com.mx/ingles/i_index.asp
The most outstanding meeting of the Spanish-language publishing world awaits you at Guadalajara, from November 28th to December 6th, 2009. Authors, literary agents, librarians, booksellers and more than 1,600 publishing houses from 40 countries visit us every year. With them, over half a million visitors will enjoy the world of books and share the very best of Los Angeles’ culture and arts, our 2009 Guest of Honor.
Montserrat
Alliouagana: Festival of the Word
November 13-15
Salem
http://www.litfest.ms/
Montserrat, the small island which Henry Nelson Coleridge, the nephew of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, briefly visited in 1825 “for relief to breathe its air”2 is the birth place of such literary figures as M.P Shiel, the first unofficially acclaimed King of Redonda3, playwright Edgar White and the late poet, novelist and academic, E. Archie Markham. The island will be holding its first literary festival, the Alliouagana Festival of the Word, from November 13 – 15, 2009.
United States
California
L. A. Storytelling Festival: Building Community One Story at a Time
November 14
Los Angeles
http://www.lastorytellingfestival.com/
Many wonderful storytellers share their diverse lives and traditions face to face, heart to heart.
Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Book Fair: Celebrating Children and the Books They Read
November 14-15
Storrs
http://bookfair.uconn.edu/
The Connecticut Children's Book Fair brings together prominent children's authors and illustrators and the general public in an annual event designed to foster the enjoyment of children's literature. The Connecticut Book Fair is available to the public without an entrance fee. Children, parents, grandparents, book collectors, and interested members of the public are welcome to attend.
Florida
Miami Book Fair International
November 8-15
Miami
http://www.miamibookfair.com/
The books are coming.
And the readers and writers will follow, as they do by the hundreds of thousands every year for the Miami Book Fair International, an eight-day literary party in November.
Georgia
Dahlonega Literary Festival and Writer’s Conference
November 6-8
Dahlonega
http://www.dahlonega.org/index.php/festivals/147-dahlonega-literary-festival-a-writers-conference.html
The Dahlonega Literary Festival and Writer’s Conference is a celebration of books, authors and literacy.
Savannah Children’s Book Festival: the Sixth Annual Festival
November 14
Forsyth Park, Savannah
www.liveoakpl.org/scbf
Celebrate the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. The festival also features dozens of local authors, arts and crafts, food, a variety of entertainment, an international tent, costumed characters, a “teen scene” and more!
Kentucky
Kentucky Book Fair
November 7
Frankfort Convention Center
http://www.kybookfair.org/
Each year approximately 150 authors attend the Book Fair to autograph copies of their latest book, generally published within the 12 months preceding the November Book Fair date.
Maine
Maine Literary Festival
“For This Earth: Visions in Literature”
November 6-7
Camden
http://www.maineliteraryfestival.com/
Massachusetts
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
November 13-15
Boston
http://www.bostonbookfair.com/
Join us for an opportunity to view rare books, maps, autographs, and prints. Bring in your books for appraisal by the experts, attend a seminar, or just browse the ‘stacks.’
Nebraska
Nebraska Book Festival
Nebraska Writers: Cultivating Creativity
November 14
Lincoln
http://www.nebraskabookfestival.org/
A selection of Nebraska writers will read from their 2009 works, along with readings from the winners of the Nebraska Book Awards.
Nevada
Vegas Valley Book Festival
November 4-8
Las Vegas
http://www.artslasvegas.org/vvbf/
Plans are now underway to present the annual Vegas Valley Book Festival this coming November. As the largest annual literature event in Las Vegas, the festival is founded on the simple premise of bringing together those who love to write books and those who love to read books. This four-day event will present a full schedule of readings, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, poetry & spoken word performances, exhibitions, children's literature and special events. Most events are free and open to the public.
New York
Rochester Children's Book Festival
November 7
Rochester
http://www.rochesterchildrensbookfestival.org/2009_Rochester_Childrens_Book_Festival_Book_festival,_Reading,_Rochester,_NY,2009_Rochester_Childrens_Book_Festival.html
If you haven’t yet fallen in love with all that books have to offer – this could be the day!
North Carolina
North Carolina Storytelling Guild's Storytelling Festival
November 14
Transylvania County Library, Brevard
http://www.ncstoryguild.org/events.htm
Ohio
The Kenyon Review Literary Festival
November 4-7
Gambier
http://www.kenyonreview.org/programs/litfest.php
Each Autumn, in Gambier, Ohio, The Kenyon Review presents a multi-day celebration of literature featuring readings by local, national, and international authors, workshops, presentations, and more. This year's recipient of the 2009 Kenyon Review Award for Literary Achievement and the Denham Sutcliffe Memorial Lecture Keynote Speaker is Louise Erdrich.
Buckeye Book Fair
November 7
Wooster
http://www.buckeyebookfair.com/
At the annual Buckeye Book Fair, nearly 100 Ohio authors and illustrators, as well as authors with books on Ohio topics, meet with and autograph copies of their latest works for thousands of eager book lovers.
Oklahoma
Red Dirt Book Festival
Imagine Oklahoma
November 5-7
Shawnee
http://reddirtbookfestival.org/
More than 70 well-known writers, entertainers, and scholars with Oklahoma roots are preparing to be in Shawnee, Okla. on November 6 and 7 to present 40 programs for hundreds of reading enthusiasts and aspiring writers
Oregon
Tapestry of Tales Family Storytelling Festival
November 17-21
Portland
http://www.multcolib.org/events/tales/events.html
Texas
George West Storyfest
November 7
George West
http://www.georgeweststoryfest.org/
Come to The Storytelling Capital of Texas to hear all types of stories, ranging from tall tales to history, folktales to cowboy poetry, and much more.
Texas Book Festival: an Unfolding Narrative
October 21-November 1
State Capitol Building, Austin, Texas
http://www.texasbookfestival.org/
Read books. They are good for us. -- Natalie Goldberg
Canada
Banff Mountain Book Festival
November 5-8
Banff, Alberta
http://www.banffmountainfestivals.com/festivals/2009/book_fair/
Ottawa Storytelling Festival
November 8
Ottawa, Ontario
http://onceuponastory.squarespace.com/
England
Book Now
November 1-21
Richmond upon Thames
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/home/leisure_and_culture/arts_and_entertainment/home/leisure_and_culture/arts/book_now_literature_festival.htm
Book Now, the much loved annual literary festival for Richmond upon Thames returns this November. Entering its eighteenth year the festival proves to be going from strength to strength. Running throughout November, there is a varied and lively selection of events from which to pick and choose.
Chelsea Book Fair
November 6-7
Chelsea
http://www.chelseabookfair.com/
The ABA Antiquarian Book Fair, Chelsea, is the most visually attractive and undoubtedly the friendliest event in the UK book trade calendar.
Folkestone Book Festival
November 6-14
Folkestone, Kent
http://www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk/
In addition to a spectacular selection of author talks and appearances, we are pleased to bring you a variety of events from film screenings and quizzes to cultural walks and workshops that will guarantee something for everyone this year.
Chorleywood Litfest
November 13-20
Chorleywood
http://www.cwlitfest.org/
Whether you are a budding writer or want to meet your favourite author, we are passionate about inspiring you. We offer a variety of distinctive, good value cultural events featuring top writers and intimate workshops to whet your appetite for words.
Mexico
Guadalajara International Book Fair
November 28-December 6
Guadalajara
http://www.fil.com.mx/ingles/i_index.asp
The most outstanding meeting of the Spanish-language publishing world awaits you at Guadalajara, from November 28th to December 6th, 2009. Authors, literary agents, librarians, booksellers and more than 1,600 publishing houses from 40 countries visit us every year. With them, over half a million visitors will enjoy the world of books and share the very best of Los Angeles’ culture and arts, our 2009 Guest of Honor.
Montserrat
Alliouagana: Festival of the Word
November 13-15
Salem
http://www.litfest.ms/
Montserrat, the small island which Henry Nelson Coleridge, the nephew of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, briefly visited in 1825 “for relief to breathe its air”2 is the birth place of such literary figures as M.P Shiel, the first unofficially acclaimed King of Redonda3, playwright Edgar White and the late poet, novelist and academic, E. Archie Markham. The island will be holding its first literary festival, the Alliouagana Festival of the Word, from November 13 – 15, 2009.
United States
California
L. A. Storytelling Festival: Building Community One Story at a Time
November 14
Los Angeles
http://www.lastorytellingfestival.com/
Many wonderful storytellers share their diverse lives and traditions face to face, heart to heart.
Connecticut
Connecticut Children's Book Fair: Celebrating Children and the Books They Read
November 14-15
Storrs
http://bookfair.uconn.edu/
The Connecticut Children's Book Fair brings together prominent children's authors and illustrators and the general public in an annual event designed to foster the enjoyment of children's literature. The Connecticut Book Fair is available to the public without an entrance fee. Children, parents, grandparents, book collectors, and interested members of the public are welcome to attend.
Florida
Miami Book Fair International
November 8-15
Miami
http://www.miamibookfair.com/
The books are coming.
And the readers and writers will follow, as they do by the hundreds of thousands every year for the Miami Book Fair International, an eight-day literary party in November.
Georgia
Dahlonega Literary Festival and Writer’s Conference
November 6-8
Dahlonega
http://www.dahlonega.org/index.php/festivals/147-dahlonega-literary-festival-a-writers-conference.html
The Dahlonega Literary Festival and Writer’s Conference is a celebration of books, authors and literacy.
Savannah Children’s Book Festival: the Sixth Annual Festival
November 14
Forsyth Park, Savannah
www.liveoakpl.org/scbf
Celebrate the joy of reading, the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country. The festival also features dozens of local authors, arts and crafts, food, a variety of entertainment, an international tent, costumed characters, a “teen scene” and more!
Kentucky
Kentucky Book Fair
November 7
Frankfort Convention Center
http://www.kybookfair.org/
Each year approximately 150 authors attend the Book Fair to autograph copies of their latest book, generally published within the 12 months preceding the November Book Fair date.
Maine
Maine Literary Festival
“For This Earth: Visions in Literature”
November 6-7
Camden
http://www.maineliteraryfestival.com/
Massachusetts
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
November 13-15
Boston
http://www.bostonbookfair.com/
Join us for an opportunity to view rare books, maps, autographs, and prints. Bring in your books for appraisal by the experts, attend a seminar, or just browse the ‘stacks.’
Nebraska
Nebraska Book Festival
Nebraska Writers: Cultivating Creativity
November 14
Lincoln
http://www.nebraskabookfestival.org/
A selection of Nebraska writers will read from their 2009 works, along with readings from the winners of the Nebraska Book Awards.
Nevada
Vegas Valley Book Festival
November 4-8
Las Vegas
http://www.artslasvegas.org/vvbf/
Plans are now underway to present the annual Vegas Valley Book Festival this coming November. As the largest annual literature event in Las Vegas, the festival is founded on the simple premise of bringing together those who love to write books and those who love to read books. This four-day event will present a full schedule of readings, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, poetry & spoken word performances, exhibitions, children's literature and special events. Most events are free and open to the public.
New York
Rochester Children's Book Festival
November 7
Rochester
http://www.rochesterchildrensbookfestival.org/2009_Rochester_Childrens_Book_Festival_Book_festival,_Reading,_Rochester,_NY,2009_Rochester_Childrens_Book_Festival.html
If you haven’t yet fallen in love with all that books have to offer – this could be the day!
North Carolina
North Carolina Storytelling Guild's Storytelling Festival
November 14
Transylvania County Library, Brevard
http://www.ncstoryguild.org/events.htm
Ohio
The Kenyon Review Literary Festival
November 4-7
Gambier
http://www.kenyonreview.org/programs/litfest.php
Each Autumn, in Gambier, Ohio, The Kenyon Review presents a multi-day celebration of literature featuring readings by local, national, and international authors, workshops, presentations, and more. This year's recipient of the 2009 Kenyon Review Award for Literary Achievement and the Denham Sutcliffe Memorial Lecture Keynote Speaker is Louise Erdrich.
Buckeye Book Fair
November 7
Wooster
http://www.buckeyebookfair.com/
At the annual Buckeye Book Fair, nearly 100 Ohio authors and illustrators, as well as authors with books on Ohio topics, meet with and autograph copies of their latest works for thousands of eager book lovers.
Oklahoma
Red Dirt Book Festival
Imagine Oklahoma
November 5-7
Shawnee
http://reddirtbookfestival.org/
More than 70 well-known writers, entertainers, and scholars with Oklahoma roots are preparing to be in Shawnee, Okla. on November 6 and 7 to present 40 programs for hundreds of reading enthusiasts and aspiring writers
Oregon
Tapestry of Tales Family Storytelling Festival
November 17-21
Portland
http://www.multcolib.org/events/tales/events.html
Texas
George West Storyfest
November 7
George West
http://www.georgeweststoryfest.org/
Come to The Storytelling Capital of Texas to hear all types of stories, ranging from tall tales to history, folktales to cowboy poetry, and much more.
Texas Book Festival: an Unfolding Narrative
October 21-November 1
State Capitol Building, Austin, Texas
http://www.texasbookfestival.org/
Read books. They are good for us. -- Natalie Goldberg