It’s time to cozy up with some book events happening right in your back yard. 

Collingswood Book Festival 

Oct. 4 

10 am to 4 pm 

Collingswood 

A full day of free literary events including author presentations (for all ages), poetry workshops and readings, author signings and a kids area with performances, Insectropolis and more. For a full schedule, visit the website. 

Writers in Camden 

Oct. 23 

7 to 9 pm 

Writers House 

Rutgers University–Camden 

The Writers House 10th Anniversary Writers In Camden Event Series continues with a discussion with authors Deena ElGenaidi, Micaiah Johnson and Brook McClurg. For more information about the free event, visit the website. 

Night Market Author Signings 

Oct. 24

5 to 9 pm 

Inkwood Books 

Haddonfield 

During Downtown Haddonfield’s Night Market, Inkwood will host four authors to discuss and sign their spooky books. Visitors can also purchase a tarot reading at the shop. For more information, visit the website. 

Katz JCC Festival of Arts, Books & Culture 

Nov. 2 – 15 

Katz JCC 

Cherry Hill 

Authors from around the world visit Katz JCC for a week of conversations covering everything from musician Carole King and historical fiction to children’s literature. The week-long event also features two film screenings, a lunch with author Jennifer Weiner and a local authors panel. For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit the website.

Local Author Fest 

Nov. 15 

10 am to 2 pm 

Moorestown Library 

Moorestown 

The Moorestown Library hosts its 4th annual local author festival, where visitors can meet local authors and illustrators for signings and book purchases. Workshops will also be available as well as a library scavenger hunt. For more information, visit the website.