Upcoming events
Once Upon a Carnival
Step right up for an unforgettable bookish carnival with games, live performers, authors, shopping, food, photo ops & so much more!
🎪 ONCE UPON A CARNIVAL 🎪
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4:30–10:30 PM
Arizona Athletic Grounds | Mesa, Arizona
18+ Event
What if your favorite bookish world came to life for one unforgettable night?
Welcome to Once Upon a Carnival, a massive immersive bookish carnival created by Not Your Average Book Club. For one night only, we're transforming the grounds into a vintage-inspired carnival filled with bookish games, live entertainment, authors, shopping, food, interactive experiences, photo opportunities and surprises around every corner.
This isn't just a book market.
It's an entire night built for readers.
Stacks Book Club: Local Author Book Faire
We’re excited to present another round of our Local Author Book Faire! Each author will be in store to meet and talk about their work and will have copies available for purchase through our store. Support local writers and discover something brilliant from right here in our home state!
AUTHORS TBD. Watch this space for more info!
BooksGiving
Readers of the Valley invites you to join us for Booksgiving, a special author signing event dedicated to celebrating what we’re most thankful for — community, connection, and books.
As the season of gratitude settles in, Booksgiving brings together readers, authors, and bookish vendors for a heartfelt gathering centered on the stories that bring us together. This event is about more than signed pages — it’s about shared conversations, new friendships, supporting local creatives, and honoring the literary community we’ve built side by side.
Come meet your next favorite author, reconnect with familiar faces, discover thoughtful bookish goods, and spend the day surrounded by people who understand the magic of a good story.
This November, we’re giving thanks the best way we know how — together, with books in hand!
Dave & Buster’s Desert Ridge
21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Snowed In
Put on by Tea and Tropes the Snowed in even is a mini convention with authors, vendors and panels alike.
Game On Expo
Game On Expo is where gaming, anime, and pop culture come together! Whether you’re here to compete, collect, cosplay, or connect, there’s something for everyone. Level up your weekend and be a part of the adventure!
Scottsdale Book Festival
SCOTTSDALE BOOK FESTIVAL
📅 January 30th, 2027 | 10am-4pm
FREE |📍 Scottsdale Civic Center
7380 E. 2nd Street | Scottsdale, Arizona
A free, family-friendly 'Outdoor" celebration of books, authors, publishers, food, friends, book lovers, and community.
Welcome to the Scottsdale Book Festival!!
Join the Scottsdale Book Festival each January in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, for a day filled with inspiration, imagination, and exploration. Celebrate the magic of storytelling and the joy of reading as we bring together authors, readers, and book lovers from all walks of life.
Enjoy author talks, interactive presentations, and family-friendly activities. Wander the festival grounds, discover new stories, and explore every genre—from fiction and nonfiction to YA, children’s books, poetry, and more.
Tucson Festival of Books
About the Tucson Festival of Books
Mission: The Tucson Festival of Books is a premier, free-to-attend, family-friendly celebration of literature that engages our community. We present notable recently published authors from all genres to discuss big ideas and express creativity freely.
Vision: Through an annual festival and associated programs, we support, elevate, and amplify literacy so that words and imagination come to life for readers of all ages. We inspire our community to fund and utilize Southern Arizona literacy services to improve literacy rates.
The next Tucson Festival of Books will be held March 13-14, 2027 at the University of Arizona.
Fairytale After Dark: Bookish Market
Our Bookish Market has officially been rescheduled to September 19 from 5PM–10PM 📚🌙
Thank you all so much for your patience, understanding, and continued support—it truly means everything to us. We’re so excited to bring the magic back and create an even better experience for you.
Mark your calendars, grab your favorite people, and get ready for a cozy, magical night full of books, vendors, and all the fairytale vibes ✨
Stay magical 💛
Fairytale Finds Market
Books & Bonus Rounds
Books & Bonus Rounds
📍 Dave & Buster's Desert Ridge
21001 N Tatum Blvd #44-1400
Phoenix, AZ 85050
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ Event Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What is Books & Bonus Rounds?
Books & Bonus Rounds is designed to be more than a traditional signing or vendor market.
This event combines books, games, drinks, shopping, and community into a single interactive experience where attendees can discover new authors, support local businesses, enjoy the arcade, and connect with fellow book lovers in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Whether guests arrive to shop, play, read, socialize, or all of the above, our goal is to create an experience that feels fun, engaging, and uniquely Readers of the Valley.
Mall Crawl Book Faire
Put on by Anthology, the Mall Book Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. A crawl that involves dozens of authors of all sorts fr your buying pleasure. Whether you like Fantasy Romance or Mystery Thriller. There’s something for all!
Location: Superstition Springs Center
NovelCon
Readers of the Valley presents NovelCon — a premier author and bookish vendor event hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Paradise Valley–Scottsdale Resort.
At its heart, NovelCon is an extension of the Readers of the Valley mission: to foster genuine community, amplify indie and local voices, and create welcoming spaces where book lovers can connect through shared stories. We believe literature thrives when readers, authors, and small businesses come together in meaningful ways.
NovelCon is an intimate, thoughtfully curated gathering that prioritizes atmosphere over spectacle—warm, inviting, and connection-driven. The event centers on supporting local and independent authors, bookish creators, and small businesses, encouraging real conversations, discovery, and collaboration.
Whether you’re meeting a new favorite author, supporting a local vendor, or connecting with fellow readers, NovelCon is about belonging, creativity, and celebrating the literary community we’re building together.
📅 Date: May 9, 2026
📍 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Paradise Valley–Scottsdale Resort
5401 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
TIME - 9am to 4pm
🎟 Ticketed Event:
• $5 presale tickets
• $10 regular & day-of tickets
🔞 18+ Event — Parental discretion advised
TICKETS:
Tucson Festival of Books
The Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB) is a registered non-profit organization that made its debut March 14-15, 2009 on the campus of The University of Arizona. The inaugural festival featured 450 authors and presenters and welcomed 50,000 regional visitors, all made possible with generous support from our sponsors and the energetic goodwill of 800 volunteers. The Tucson Festival of Books is fortunate to have the support of two of the city’s leading institutions among its co-founders, The University of Arizona and The Arizona Daily Star: community-focused organizations who help to further the mission of TFOB.
Readers of the Valley
Readers of the Valley is an inclusive, friendly, and safe haven where authors and readers unite to celebrate the beauty of literature.
ROTV aims to utilize their platform to uplift a wide range of diverse authors and highlight significant social issues such as but not limited to the LGBTQ+ Community, Chronic & Invisible Illness Awareness, and Mental Health Awareness.
ROTV strives to curate events and getaways filled with enlightening discussions, remarkable books, invaluable networking opportunities, and cherished memories.
Engage with esteemed authors and vibrant fans. Discover unique literary merchandise from specialized vendors and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Scottsdale Book festival
Star Hunter publishing will be at Scottsdale Book Festival! Join us for a day full of a wide variety of authors and vendors as well as food!