Get ready to curl up with your favorite cup of tea and enter a book lover’s dream—The BookFest® Spring 2025 is landing online April 5th and 6th, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more bookish than ever.
Streaming free worldwide, this award-winning biannual virtual event offers a dynamic lineup of authors, publishers, bookfluencers, and creatives who are reshaping the world of storytelling. Whether you’re a page-turner purist, audiobook addict, or wordsmith-in-the-making, The BookFest is your portal to all things literary.
A Digital Literary Playground
The BookFest isn’t your average livestream. It’s a multi-sensory experience, designed to mimic the feel of a bustling book fair—minus the travel. Attendees can explore Virtual Booths hosted by top-tier literary brands like Draft2Digital, Geek Girl Publishing, Plottr, and The Muses Funhouse. These aren’t just sponsors—they’re Corporate Bellwethers, leading the way in helping writers write and readers read.
And speaking of leaders, Bookinfluencers.com joins as the presenting sponsor, connecting book-loving influencers with fresh titles in real time. This season’s full roster of supporters includes literary powerhouses like Indie Author Magazine, Book Award Pro, WriterCon, and the Kauai Writers Conference—a November in-person retreat in Hawaii, highlighted in this season’s Gift Bag.
Fans of Indie Author Magazine can download two special BookFest Editions—one for readers and one for writers—featuring BookFest highlights, exclusive author content, and spotlights on award winners.
Two Days of Bookish Bliss
Over the course of the weekend, The BookFest offers an extensive lineup of over 45 speakers. Expect thought-provoking panels and illuminating keynotes from acclaimed voices like Peter James, Daniel Okrent, Brandie June, Craig DiLouie, Willow Maclay, Taran Collis, and many more. There’s something for every genre, every interest, and every level of literary obsession.
Dr. Raye Mitchell, this season’s Honorary Achievement Award recipient, will also be featured. Her impact on literature and community is spotlighted in Relatable Voice Magazine’s April issue, showcasing her vital voice and her contributions as a newly welcomed BookFest Bellwether.
The full speaker list and up-to-date programming are available on The BookFest Programming Page, where changes and additions are posted regularly. (Note: Nicholas Delbanco, initially scheduled to appear, will now participate in a future event.)
Giveaways Galore
If you love books and prizes, this part’s for you. The BookFest’s trademark giveaways are back, including:
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The Children’s Book Giveaway
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The Writers Giveaway
Past giveaways have included signed books, exclusive merch, literary gadgets, and tools of the trade. This season’s contributors include Hazel Village, Plottr, WriterCon, Magic Mind, and many more.
And yes—every attendee gets a Virtual Gift Bag filled with special offers, downloadables, and exclusive surprises delivered directly after the event.
How to Join
Access is simple: head to The BookFest website on April 5th and 6th to join the livestream. You can also catch the event via Books That Make You’s YouTube channel and across social media. Follow the hashtags #TheBookFest and #TheBookFestSpring2025 to join the global celebration and chat with fellow readers and writers in real time.
Best of all? It’s completely free. Just subscribe on the site to become a BookFester and stay connected to this ever-growing literary community. Check out last years The BookFest.
