This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2026 at Berkeley Public Library.






Three days of live conversations with acclaimed authors, workshops, and an outdoor fair celebrating books and bold ideas. The 2026 festival explores how storytelling shapes our collective future through urgent discussions and diverse voices.
Literary festival
Author conversations
Free outdoor fair
Democracy Dialogues
Tips
📚check out the Democracy Dialogues for urgent conversations
✍️sign up early for Writers' Workshops, limited spots
🎪the outdoor Bookworm Block Party is completely free
Bay Area Book Festival
Downtown Berkeley






Three days of live conversations with acclaimed authors, workshops, and an outdoor fair celebrating books and bold ideas. The 2026 festival explores how storytelling shapes our collective future through urgent discussions and diverse voices.
Literary festival
Author conversations
Free outdoor fair
Democracy Dialogues
Tips
📚check out the Democracy Dialogues for urgent conversations
✍️sign up early for Writers' Workshops, limited spots
🎪the outdoor Bookworm Block Party is completely free
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