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  1. South Florida Book Festival
    South Florida Book Festival – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  2. Website: South Florida Book Festival
    Dates: Thursday, July 13, 2023 to Saturday, July 15, 2023
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  3. Miami Book Fair International
    Miami Book Fair International – Miami, Florida
  4. Website: Miami Book Fair International
    Dates: Sunday, November 12, 2023 to Sunday, November 19, 2023

    The first Miami Book Fair International, founded by Miami Dade College and community partners, took place in 1984. Since then, it has been recognized as the nation’s finest literary festival. In 2001, the Fair became part of The Center for Writing and Literature @ Miami Dade College, a cultural and academic initiative that promotes the advancement and appreciation of literature throughout the year.

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  5. JAX Urban Book Festival
    JAX Urban Book Festival – Jacksonville, Florida
  6. Website: JAX Urban Book Festival
    Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
    Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Author Showcase authors of various genres and book signings.
    Networking with other book enthusiasts and authors.
    Sponsored exhibitors book industry professionals and local community resources.
    Masterclass Sessions for aspiring authors.
    Activities for children a free book giveaway for each child in attendance.
    Silent Auction proceeds benefit DREAMWEEK INC.

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  7. Sunshine State Book Festival
    Sunshine State Book Festival – Gainesville, Florida
  8. Website: Sunshine State Book Festival
    Dates: Friday, January 31, 2025 to Saturday, February 1, 2025

    “Bringing Readers and Writers Together” for three days of literary enrichment with over 75 authors, 6 nationally recognized speakers, and a literary heritage tour of sites where Robert Frost, Tennessee Williams, William Bartram, and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived and wrote in the area.

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  9. ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature
    ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature – Gulfport, Florida
  10. Website: ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature
    Dates: Friday, February 14, 2025 to Sunday, February 16, 2025

    ReadOut: A Festival of LGBTQ Literature is a program of the LGBTQ Resource Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Gulfport, Florida. ReadOut was founded in 2018 and is an inclusive event that showcases literature written by, for, and about LGBTQ community.

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  11. Southwest Florida Reading Festival
    Southwest Florida Reading Festival – Fort Myers, Florida
  12. Website: Southwest Florida Reading Festival
    Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    There really is something for all ages to experience at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival. Everyone enjoys the multiple stages with the celebrity authors who share ‘inside scoop’ about their latest books or what makes a story idea click for them. You will be able to buy books and have the authors personalize and sign them too! You’ll find our numerous book and educational vendors offering the latest in services and new ideas. Kids will be mesmerized by the storytellers.

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  13. Florida Antiquarian Book Fair
    Florida Antiquarian Book Fair – St. Petersburg, Florida
  14. Website: Florida Antiquarian Book Fair
    Dates: Saturday, March 1, 2025 to Sunday, March 2, 2025

    This is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeastern United States, and one of the largest in the nation.

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  15. Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival
    Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival – Venice, Florida
  16. Website: Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival
    Dates: Friday, March 14, 2025 to Saturday, March 15, 2025

    The Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival is a small, unique program hosting writers teaching writers on Friday night, and authors selling and signing their books to the public on Saturday. All proceeds from the Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival go to Venice Heritage Inc., the 501(c) 3 fundraising arm of two historic sites in Venice, the Lord-Higel House, currently under restoration, and the Venice Museum and Archives expansion project.

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  17. Literary Indulgence Book Festival
    Literary Indulgence Book Festival – Jacksonville, Florida
  18. Website: Literary Indulgence Book Festival
    Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Join us for the 2nd Annual Literary Indulgence Book Festival for a book party showcasing local and regional authors to draw book lovers—those who read, sell, or work with books—into the downtown area of the city of Jacksonville.

    This fun book party will feature engaging presentations, workshops, music, vendor shopping, and activities for book lovers of all ages, including children’s storytelling sessions, arts and crafts, raffles, and giveaways.

    Register today for a free event ticket and to receive a gift bag (supplies are limited!).

    For information, including donation and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.literaryindulgence.com.

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  19. Black Book Bash
    Black Book Bash – Jacksonville, Florida
  20. Website: Black Book Bash
    Dates: Friday, October 3, 2025 to Sunday, October 5, 2025

    Black Book Bash isn’t just a book festival — it’s where Black storytelling, culture, and community link up like they’ve known each other forever.

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  21. F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival
    F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival – Daytona Beach, Florida
  22. Website: F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival
    Dates: Thursday, January 29, 2026 to Saturday, January 31, 2026

    F.R.E.S.H. Book Film Festival (Fiction, Romance, Erotica, Spiritual, Health and More) hosts more than 40 authors, editors, and filmmakers who convene to discuss their books, upcoming projects, and share insight and wisdom related to their crafts.

    Host Hotel: The DAYTONA, A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel
    Address: 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach, Florida

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