
About this Event
Interested in joining us for the first day of the B&N Book Festival?
Please join in New York City on Saturday, March 15th for the second day of the B&N Book Festival! It will be a day filled with great discussions and signings, featuring your favorite Fantasy and Romance authors!
Our day starts with opportunities to meet authors , , , and as we host them for Spotlight book signings throughout the store.
Then immerse yourself in great discussion with bestselling authors at our Fantasy panel featuring , , and moderated by .
And end the day on a romantic note at our Romance panel featuring , , , , and moderated by .
Share the day's fun on social with #bnbookfest and be sure to follow @bnunionsqnyc.
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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.
- Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.
TICKETING INFORMATION:
There will be Individual Ticket Options for this Event:
SPOTLIGHT SIGNINGS:
ASHLEY POSTON 10AM - 11:30AM BOOK ADMISSION: **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- One copy of .
- Admission to the signing line with Ashley Poston.
JULIE SOTO 10AM - 12PM BOOK ADMISSION: **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- One copy of .
- Admission to the signing line with Julie Soto.
LAURIE GILMORE 10AM - 1PM BOOK ADMISSION: **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- One copy of (out 3/18/25)
- Admission to the signing line with Laurie Gilmore.
JENEVA ROSE 11:30AM - 1PM BOOK ADMISSION: **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- One copy of (out 3/25/25).
- Admission to the signing line with Jeneva Rose.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please see individual tickets regarding signing guidelines.
- Authors will pose for photos. Photos will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's cell phone or camera.
- Additional merchandise at the event is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please see individual ticketing for when you will be admitted into the signing line and when admission will close.
PANELS:
"Finding Light in the Darkness" PANEL ADMISSION - 2 PM - $25.00 (Admission to the panel event space): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- A $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card.
- Admission to the event space & signing lines for the fantasy panel featuring , , , and moderated by .
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a one-hour discussion, followed by a signing line with all authors.
- Books for signing will be limited to two per author: one personalized; one signature only.
- Photos will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's cell phone or camera.
- Merchandise at the event is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 1:30 PM the day of the event.
"Love Between the Lines" PANEL ADMISSION - 6 PM - $25.00 (Admission to the panel event space): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:
A ticket PER PERSON includes:
- A $10 Barnes & Noble Gift Card.
- Admission to the event space & signing lines for the romance panel featuring , , , , and moderated by ..
PLEASE NOTE:
- This is a one-hour discussion, followed by a signing line with all authors.
- Books for signing will be limited to two per author: one personalized; one signature only.
- Photos will be taken by a Barnes & Noble bookseller on the guest's cell phone or camera.
- Merchandise at the event is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:30 PM the day of the event.
GUIDELINES:
Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.
Please have a copy of your ticket(s) available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.
Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.
All event guidelines are subject to change.
If you have any additional questions, please call the store directly at: 212-253-0810.
REFUNDS
Attendees can receive refunds up to 24 hours before your event start time.
If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Union Square will hold your book(s) and/or gift card(s) for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.
Event guidelines are subject to change.
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Agenda
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Spotlight Signings
Info: Meet authors Laurie Gilmore, Ashley Poston, Jeneva Rose, and Julie Soto as we host them for book signings throughout the store. Please see specific ticketing for start/stop times and any guidelines.
đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
"Finding Light in the Darkness" Panel
Info: When it comes to fantasy and science-fiction, our imagination takes us to worlds of magic filled with unique creatures and joyous, fun adventures exploring new frontiers. But with the light comes the dark. From trying to protect their kingdoms to surviving a haunted institution, these characters are in the fight of their lives from those who want control, power, and dominion over all. Join Rachel Gillig (THE KNIGHT AND THE MOTH),  Ava Reid (FABLE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD), Kaylie Smith (PHANTASMA), and Xiran Jay Zhao (HEAVENLY TYRANT) as they discuss elements of dark fantasy, crafting a fantastical world, creating believable complex characters, and trying to answer the age-old question: what’s right, what’s wrong, and is there a morally ambiguous grey in-between? This will be a one-hour discussion followed by a signing.
đź•‘: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
"Love Between the Lines" Panel
Info: Try as you might, the heart wants what it wants. It could be the right person at the utter wrong time – or just the worst person you imagined. It doesn’t stop the onslaught of sweaty palms, butterflies, and emotional chaos (in the best possible way, of course). Join authors Jennifer Dugan (PLAYING FOR KEEPS), Emily McIntire (BENEATH THE STARS), Tinx (HOTTER THAN THE HAMPTONS), Tia Williams (A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE), and Annabel Monaghan (SUMMER ROMANCE, among others) as they discuss their sweet & saucy stories, growth through love, the evergreen need for a romance read, and which love stories send their pulses racing. This will be a one-hour discussion followed by a signing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Barnes & Noble, 33 East 17th Street, New York, United States
USD 22.61 to USD 28.25