Lubbock Book Festival

Lubbock Book Festival

Once upon a time, authors and readers came together to create the most novel event in the Hub City: the Lubbock Book Festival.

8.22.26 | Time TBA | The Overton Hotel

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Our 2026 Theme: Once Upon a Time

An elderly man with white hair and a mustache at a book signing event. He is wearing a light green polo shirt and has a lanyard around his neck. On the table in front of him are copies of his book, "The Pursuit of Marla Adams," a sign that says "Amazon Bestseller," and some promotional materials. The man is holding a pen and appears to be signing a book or preparing to do so, with a thoughtful expression. The background shows a crowded room with people sitting and standing, likely at a conference or literary event. 
The Lubbock Book Festival is a multi-genre, multi-author literary event featuring multiple award-winning, best-selling, and fan-favorite authors.  With indie and traditionally published authors alike, your next favorite read is just waiting to be found!

Book Signings

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Author K. A. Linde signing books at a book signing event, with books displayed on a table covered with a gold sequin tablecloth. 
From Children's to Romance, and everything in between, we feature a wide range of authors in nearly every genre.  Plus, our bookish vendors boast some of the most creative buys around!

70+ Authors & Vendors

Author signings are just the tip of the iceberg.  We also host panel discussions, writing workshops, raffles, children's activities, and so much more — all centered around books.

One Novel Day

Authors & Vendors

Author and vendor signups for 2026 have now closed! Please check back later for our 2026 attending authors & vendors!

Are you an author or vendor? Interested in tabling at our 2027 event? Fill out this interest form! Please note, filling out the interest form does not guarantee a spot, but rather lets our team know that you’re interested in attending.

2027 Interest Form

Tickets

Tickets available soon!

The Venue: The Overton Hotel

Visit the Overton

A hub of contemporary style, the Overton Hotel mixes Texas tradition and modern flair, for a truly fairy-tale setting!

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Lobby with large windows, high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, armchairs, a floral arrangement on a table, and a cowhide rug.
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2322 Mac Davis Ln.

Lubbock, TX 79401

Do you want to volunteer?

Did you know that this entire event is put on by volunteers from Literacy Lubbock? The Lubbock Book Festival truly wouldn’t be possible without dedicated volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly! From assisting authors to helping attendees, our volunteers are the backbone of this event.

If you’re interested in joining LBF as a volunteer, please fill out the interest form below. Someone will be in touch with you soon!

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Volunteer Form
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Sponsors

Coming Soon!

Our Guild

Liz Rivas
M.E. Carter
Reagan Boren
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Favorite Book: Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan

Favorite Genre: Romance

Who I’d Love to Meet at LBF: Colleen Hoover! It’s a pipe dream…

Raegan Boren

Crystal Meister

Slayer of Dragons

Favorite Book: All of them!

Favorite Genre: Political, post-apocalyptical, dystopian, thriller drama

Who I’d Love to Meet at LBF: Stephen King or Dean Koontz

Weaver of Tales

Favorite Book: Falling Into Us by Jasinda Wilder

Favorite Genre: Dramione

Who I’d Love to Meet at LBF: Andrea Johnston

Liz Rivas

Master of Ceremonies

Favorite Book: Vicious by V.E. Schwab

Favorite Genre: Fantasy

Who I’d Love to Meet at LBF: Annette Marie!

M.E. Carter

About:

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The Lubbock Book Festival is a vibrant, annual event hosted by Literacy Lubbock to celebrate books, authors, and the power of storytelling, all while raising awareness for literacy in our community.

As a nonprofit dedicated to improving Lubbock’s reading, writing, and language skills, Literacy Lubbock created the festival not just to be a gathering for book lovers, but as a mission-driven celebration to support lifelong learning.

Each year, the festival brings together stellar authors, local writers, bookish vendors, and readers of all ages for a day full of book signings, engaging panels, children’s activities, and more. All designed to spark a love of reading and writing in everyone who attends.

When you take part in the Lubbock Book Festival, you’re not just discovering your next favorite read…you’re helping change lives through literacy.

Learn more about Literacy Lubbock

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each year, we select a certain number of tickets to be sold. If not all tickets have been sold online beforehand, any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

  • No, ticket refunds are not available. You can, however, transfer your ticket to another person.

  • Yes, the Overton Hotel does offer free parking. You can access it from 4th St. and Ave. X, on the north side of the hotel.

  • Yes, carts and strollers are permitted. But due to aisle size, we ask that you refrain from bringing massive wagons or side-by-side double strollers. Please be considerate of your fellow readers!

  • You’re more than welcome to bring your own books, if you already own a copy that you want signed! But all authors will be selling their books as well.

  • No, but we do advise all parents and guardians that this event is open to all genres, including romance, true crime, etc. And we do try our hardest to keep the children’s authors contained to one specific area.

  • Yes, we do! If you are a person with a disability and a ticket, please reach out to elizabeth@literacylubbock.org so that we can best meet your accommodations.

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