ANNOUNCING: Neil Gaiman & Chip Kidd

Our popular Lounge Lit series has a special addition to the line-up: Neil Gaiman and Chip Kidd Discuss Make Good Art! For the full details, click here.

Boston Book Festival 2012: Books Live!

The Boston Book Festival is New England's largest annual literary event. 2012's Boston Book Festival took place on Saturday, October 27. Featuring more than 125 presenters and dozens of sessions for kids and adults, the BBF also boasted a bustling street fair, workshops for aspiring authors, an outdoor music stage, and more! To hear what you missed (or hear it again), check out our audio files and other highlights in our archives!

HOW MUCH? FREE! NO, REALLY, IT’S FREE

Because all BBF daytime sessions are free, seats to our most popular sessions fill up fast. Be sure to arrive early to get a seat! Tickets for some evening events, such as our special Page to Screen kickoff event on Oct. 26, are available for a modest admission price. Daytime workshops may require free advance registration in order to ensure you'll get a seat. To see which ticketed events are available for reservations now, please click here.

  • Richard Ford, author of, most recently, Canada, will present the keynote at BBF 2012.
  • Read. Think. Share. Stories will be available beginning September 7. Click here to find out where.
  • From Pulitzer Prize winners to best-selling authors for kids and adults, we've got some serious star power this year!
  • Mysterious and elusive author Lemony Snicket will give the kids’ keynote presentation. Attend at your own risk!
  • Find out the stories behind your favorite film and television adaptations with Page to Screen, our star-studded Friday night kickoff event.
  • The Drum Literary Magazine is the official literary magazine of The Boston Book Festival. The Drum has designed two new projects--flash fiction and a collaborative audio story--just for BBF 2012.
  • We're heading to the movies this October with Book to Film, a film series co-presented by the BBF and ArtsEmerson.
  • From soulful songwriting to world music grooves, the Berklee Festival Stage features the best up-and-coming musical talent.
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Want to play a part in one of Boston's most beloved annual events?

It's easy! You can donate and receive some amazing benefits, or donate your time by joining our amazing volunteer team. Companies can sponsor our events or exhibit at our bustling street fair!

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