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Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! We’re thrilled to present the inaugural Great Big Book Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library. This exciting new all-day event brings together authors, book lovers, and anyone who enjoys all things literary. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new stories, meet fellow readers, and connect at Your Library.The GBBF features a robust lineup of free programming, including an author panel, book signings, and a selection of bookish vendors. Be sure to join us for our ticketed keynote event with best-selling author Ariel Lawhon, discussing her acclaimed novel "The Pirate Queen", at 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please email [email protected]
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Now Accepting Vendor Applications!
Are you a local author, artisan, crafter, community organization, or small business offering bookish goods or services? Applications are now open for the 2026 Great Big Book Festival.
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Keynote Event (ticketed) - ARIEL LAWHON is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction.
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We’re excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Ariel Lawhon, author of "The Frozen River", as the keynote speaker for HMCPL’s The Great Big Book Festival! Venture onto the high seas as we celebrate her fall release, "The Pirate Queen", a sweeping historical adventure inspired by a real-life Irish folk heroine.
ARIEL LAWHON is an award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages and have been Good Morning America, LibraryReads, and One Book One County selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field.
We appreciate the support from our Presenting Sponsor, Propst Family Foundation!
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Huntsville Madison County Public Library (Downtown Huntsville), 915 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801, United States
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