BookCon 2027
New York, United States · 9–11 Apr 2027 · T4 Seed
BookCon is an annual fan convention established in 2014 in New York City. Taking the name format from other fan conventions such as Comic-Con, BookCon was established to combine pop culture and the book industry. Many authors, celebrities and publishing professionals would attend BookCon.
- Language
- English
- Genres
- general lit
- Format
- in-person
- Duration (days)
- 3
- Next edition
- 9–11 Apr 2027
- Author participation
- Expanded 3-day US book-fan event; Indie Alley / panels for authors; Deadline: Panel & Indie Alley apps opened Aug 2026; tickets later in 2026
- Audience
- The event was shortened to one day, which caused complaints from fans that it was too short.
- Age policy
- Nickelodeon also organized a Dora and Friends storytime for children.
- Language notes
- Listed working language: English
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit
- Programme
- On May 30, a sneak preview event was held with the This Is Where I Leave You Q&A panel, featuring author Jonathan Tropper and stars of the film version, Jason Bateman and Tina Fey.
- Past guests
- Dan Brown, Margaret Atwood, Kwame Alexander, Cory Doctorow, Shea Serrano, Rainbow Rowell, Veronica Roth, actors Jeffrey Tambor, Mayim Bialik, Krysten Ritter, Chad Michael Murray, Andrew McCarthy
- Past editions
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025, 2026
Sources
Bookshops and libraries
- Aeon Bookstore · bookshop · New York
- Alabaster Bookshop · bookshop · New York
- Aum Shanti · bookshop · New York
- Barnes & Noble · bookshop · New York
- Berl's Brooklyn Poetry Shop · bookshop · New York
- Bibliotheque Cafe & Winebar · bookshop · New York
- Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks · bookshop · New York
- Book Club · bookshop · New York
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