# Event Details - **Event Name**: Albany Book Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The NYS Writers Institute’s ninth annual Albany Book Festival returns to the University at Albany on Saturday, September 26. Featured authors include: • Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental writer Elizabeth Kolbert, whose latest book, Life on a Little-Known Planet, explores the wonders and mysteries of life on Earth; • pioneering feminist scholar Carol Gilligan; • acclaimed novelist Gish Jen; • and legendary New York restaurateur Keith McNally, author of the new memoir I Regret Almost Everything. Panel discussions will explore topics shaping our world today, including: • climate and the natural world, • Iran and the Iranian American experience, • Irish and Irish American fiction, • memoir, • contemporary thrillers, • Toni Morrison's enduring literary legacy, • women who challenge expectations, • food and agriculture, • New York history, • and the ongoing national conversation about transgender athletes in sports. Additional guests include: • Namwali Serpell, award-winning novelist and critic (On Morrison) • Porochista Khakpour, acclaimed novelist (Tehrangeles: A Novel) • John Katzenbach, bestselling thriller writer (The Architect) • Megan Nolan, Irish novelist (Ordinary Human Failings) • Arash Azizi, political analyst (What Iranians Want) • Kelly McMasters, memoirist (The Leaving Season) • Betsy Lerner, literary agent and author (Shred Sisters) • Katie Barnes, journalist (Fair Play: Trans Athletes and the Fight for Fairness) • Bindu Bansinath, novelist (Men Like Ours) • Kristin Lang, publishing executive and UAlbany alum who oversees global book acquisitions for Audible Additional guests will be announced. The full schedule and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks, including more information about the local author/exhibitor marketplace and online workshops presented in the days leading up to the book festival. Albany Book Festival 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 University at Albany Uptown Campus 1400 Washington Avenue Event is free and open to the public. No registration required. → https://www.albanybookfestival.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/albany-book-festival/200030561282530 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, sports, virtual, contests, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 87 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Albany - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: University at Albany, State University of New York - **lat**: 42.686523512861 - **long**: -73.824355550861 - **full address**: University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Albany Book Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d0dfacec1af8761b947979b973dbfec215fde9260e6c9da14ad9f9424654115d-rimg-w1100-h620-dc080808-gmir?v=1787401707 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Albany Book Festival being held? - **A:** Albany Book Festival takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am at University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Albany Book Festival? - **A:** Albany Book Festival is organized by New York State Writers Institute. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at New York State Writers Institute's events? - **A:** Attendees have given New York State Writers Institute a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. New York State Writers Institute has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Albany Book Festival is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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