# Event Details

- **Event Name**: San Jose Book Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Over 100 authors, publishers, and writing groups welcome readers to panel talks, storytimes, live demonstrations, and books, books, books!About this EventWelcome to the First Annual San Jose Book FestivalThis family-friendly event highlights local authors and independent publishers. You'll discover local and international history and historical fiction, poetry, graphic novels, children's books from picture books to young-adult, fantasy, science fiction, biography and memoir, romance, mysteries, and thrillers, and of course the blended genres that independent authors and publishers are famous for. Need science in your suspense? Need a detective knowledgeable about the paranormal? You'll find what you're looking for here.Claim your free spot, to let us know you want to come, so we can spread the news that people are interested in this brand-new event. No obligation, just an RSVP to our invitation.In the cool, welcoming spaces of Eastridge Center, book-lovers can meet authors in person, chat up local publishers, discover and buy all their new favorite books, win raffle prizes, attend live demonstrations and panel discussions with working writers, and connect with local literary organizations. For families, we'll even have a meet-and-greet with the world-famous Pete the Cat!Visit our website for lots of details and to sign up for the newsletter so you'll stay up-to-date as we add new features. Collect cool Festival swag (including tees, mugs, totes, and stickers) at our store. All proceeds directly support the Festival.The schedule posted below may change, the full schedule will appear fully updated on the home page on the day of the event.Events on The GreenLive On the Green🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcome to the Festival!Host: San Jose Book Festival TeamInfo: The San Jose Book Festival Team are excited to welcome you to our event and help you find your way to your new favorite books.🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMKeynote Speaker: Karen Joy FowlerHost: Karen Joy FowlerInfo: Karen Joy Fowler is the author of seven novels and three short story collections.  Her most recent novel, Booth, a historical account of the family of the famous assassin, was on the Booker longlist.🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PMRaffle Drawing #1Info: Remember to pick up a free raffle ticket at the info booth and check back after each of our raffle drawings. Winning numbers will be posted. You must collect any prizes before 5:00 pm.  🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMSwordfighting DemonstrationHost: Steaphen FickInfo: Learn the basics of European Martial Arts from internationally-recognized instructor Steaphen Fick.  Steaphen retired from tournament fighting in 2013 to focus on teaching and consulting for theatrical combat and choreography.🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PMRaffle Drawing #2Info: Remember to pick up a free raffle ticket at the info booth and check back after each of our raffle drawings. Winning numbers will be posted. You must collect any prizes before 5:00 pm.  🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMSwordfighting DemonstrationHost: Steaphen FickInfo: Learn the basics of European Martial Arts from internationally-recognized instructor Steaphen Fick.  Steaphen retired from tournament fighting in 2013 to focus on teaching and consulting for theatrical combat and choreography.🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMRaffle Drawing #3: LAST CHANCE!Info: Remember to pick up a free raffle ticket at the info booth and check back after each of our raffle drawings. Winning numbers will be posted. You must collect any prizes before 5:00 pm.Events at BookSmart🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 AMLive at BookSmart: Panel Discussions Host: BookSmartInfo: Six lively author panels will discuss approaches to publishing, the allure of mysteries and thrillers, fantastic stories for all ages, writing from trauma, personal reinvention, and those unconventional characters you just can't forget. There's a break at 11 am, so you can listen to our keynote speaker.🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AMFrom Inspiration to Publication: How to Turn Ideas Into BooksInfo: Four authors with different approaches to planning, developing, and publishing their books will discuss the alternative approaches available to writers in the modern era.  Featuring Kenneth Tan, Theresa Chen Arzola, Vinnie Hansen, and Brooke L. French (moderator). 🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PMCrossing the Portal: Why Fantasy Resonates at Every AgeInfo: Consider the ways fantasy plays into storytelling for readers, from childhood through adulthood, with four authors who work with and understand the role of fantasy in storytelling. Featuring Gwen Lee, Elle M. Stewart, Clara Ward, and Sheryl R. Hayes (moderator).🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PMThe Allure of Secrets in Crime and MysteryInfo: Join authors of novels delivering suspense, danger, and unsolved puzzles that their characters must resolve before you reach that very last page. Featuring Jennifer K. Morita, J. M. Tilbury, Michelle Chouinard, and Jude Berman (moderator). 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PMUnconventional, Bold, and Morally Gray Characters: Why We Love ThemInfo: Villians who are more fun that the heroes, charismatic creatures we can't look away from, people whose lives (and loves) push them on the fringes of society ... join these authors to talk through writing and reading such  complex and appealing characters. Featuring M.D. Neu, Valerie Saul, William Albert Baldwin, and Jaime L. Tlax (moderator).🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMBrave New Chapters: Stories of Personal Reinvention in Fiction and NonfictionInfo: Maybe it's memoir, maybe it isn't, maybe it's fiction rooted in an author's personal history or their research into the lives of others, but stories of change lie at the core of literature. Learn how these authors approached this central idea. Featuring Dan Vado,	Matt Abraham, Marian O'Shea Wernicke, and Jordan Rosenfeld (moderator).🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PMThe Hard Stuff: Truth, Trauma, and Telling Family Secrets [Content Notice]Info: Follow four daring authors into the land few dare to tread: the truth. Not the easy truths, but the ones that cut to the bone...and save us from the cruel silence of secrecy.  Featuring  Susannah Kennedy, Lyzette Wanzer, Karin K. Jensen, and Alison van Diggelen (moderator). Content warning: the hard stuff may include difficult topics such as self-harm or violence. Visit author's tables early if you have concerns these may trouble you.Children's Events🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PMSan Jose Public Library hosts Pete the Cat and StorytimesHost: San Jose Public LibraryInfo: The San Jose Public Library will hold storytime sessions and photo ops with Pete the Cat.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMPete the Cat Photo Op plus Storytime!Host: San Jose Public Library🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMPete the Cat Photo Op plus Storytime!Host: San Jose Public Library
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/san-jose-book-festival/100001997795584372
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, fine-arts, business, sports, tournaments, storytelling, science-fair, nonprofit, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: all_ages
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: Eastridge Center
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Jose
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Eastridge Center
- **lat**: 37.325384
- **long**: -121.8137485
- **full address**: Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is San Jose Book Festival being held?
  - **A:** San Jose Book Festival takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing San Jose Book Festival?
  - **A:** San Jose Book Festival is organized by San Jose Book Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** San Jose 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 San Jose, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If San Jose Book Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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