… When I picked up The Gales of November by John U. Bacon, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I found was an engrossing, deeply human story about the legendary SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the communities that depended on Great Lakes shipping, and the storm that changed everything.

Here’s why this is a five-star read for me…

The New Hampshire Book Festival is thrilled to announce that the phenomenal Jeff Kinney, author of 31 Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, will be the festival’s 2026 Keynote for Schoolchildren. Kinney will appear at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on Friday, October 2.

The NH Book Festival is proud to support nonprofit organizations that share our goal of creating literary experiences for NH schoolchildren, especially from underserved communities. Over the last three years, we have been honored to work alongside The Children’s Literary Foundation, The Children’s Literary Foundation (CLiF).

We’re excited to feature New Hampshire’s independent bookstores.

We’re excited to feature New Hampshire’s independent bookstores.

Congratulations to our 2025 Survey Raffle Winners!

Authors! If you have a traditionally published book coming out in 2026 consider applying to take part in the 2026 New Hampshire Book Festival. Learn more…

Nearly 5,000 book lovers of all ages flocked to downtown Concord this month for the second annual New Hampshire Book Festival, transforming the south end of Main Street into a vibrant, community-wide celebration of literature. The two-day event, held October 3-4, featured over 50 nationally recognized authors and poets, book-themed activities, local food, and featured book-related activities, local food, and representation from nearly 20 nonprofits and festival sponsors. 

On Saturday, October 4, the four blocks anchored by Gibson’s Bookstore and the Capitol Center for the Arts will again be filled with bookish festivities for all ages, including author panels, book signings, local food, and hands-on activities. The all-day event is free and will feature a roster of more than 50 nationally recognized authors, eleven of whom reside in the Granite State.