This event is in the past.It took place on April 19, 2026 at Javits Center.
BookCon returns from a six-year hiatus for a weekend of author meet-and-greets, panels, and hands-on workshops like book binding and fantasy map making. The After Dark night and Pride Lounge keep the energy going well past sunset.
Literary convention
Author signings
BookTok community
Hands-on workshops
Tips
📚"real desire for connection around books"
🎟️sold out this year, plan ahead for next
🗺️try the fantasy map making workshop
BookCon
Hudson Yards
BookCon returns from a six-year hiatus for a weekend of author meet-and-greets, panels, and hands-on workshops like book binding and fantasy map making. The After Dark night and Pride Lounge keep the energy going well past sunset.
Literary convention
Author signings
BookTok community
Hands-on workshops
Tips
📚"real desire for connection around books"
🎟️sold out this year, plan ahead for next
🗺️try the fantasy map making workshop
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