The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book is a three-day gathering of nationally known presenters for a celebration of books and the stories that make them great. The annual literary event brings authors and readers from around the country to downtown Harbor Springs.

The presenters spend time with local school students, sit on diverse panels, give readings and keynote addresses, and much more. Readers and writers of all ages and abilities experience the art of language and the many ways we learn and grow from it.

2019 Presenters included: Priya Krishna, Lisa Ludwinkski, Andrea Nguyen, Chanelle Benz, Brock Clarke, Lydia Fitzpatrick, Terry Gamble, Deborah Goodrich Royce, Juliet Grames, Angie Kim, Lillian Li, Meagan Lucas, Téa Obreht, Peter Orner, Andromeda Romano-Lax, Steven Rowley, Kathleen Schine, Julia Schumacher, Elliott Ackerman, Ben Fountain, James Geary, Jeff Gordinier, Tilar J. Mazzeo, Jane Mount, James Mustich, Mary Norris, Jim Ottaviani, B H Fairchild, Rebecca Lehmann, Juana Medina, Holly McGhee, Lindsay Moore, Mitali Perkins, Sarah Stewart and David Small, Sarah Baughman, Carolyn Crimi, Russell Ginns, Kate Hannigan, Sarah Stewart and David Small, Steve Sheinkin, Jasmine Warga, Dan Wetzel, Sara Faring, Jennifer Mathieu, Rory Power, Tim Wynne-Jones,

Throughout the Festival, Harbor Springs will share its rich well of history, culture, and citizens along with the natural draw of the beauty of this region.

Festival Pop-Up Store presented by Between The Covers at Holy Childhood Community Center.

Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6:30pm
Sunday 9am-1pm

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