Lit Chat 2026

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This November, join a book club, watch and discuss a fixed-gear bicycle documentary, learn how to craft a graphic novel, or meet a bestselling author.

Lit Chat with Katherine Reay, author of The Undercover Bookshop

"The Undercover Bookshop" is an Agatha Christie-style cozy mystery, Cold War espionage thriller, and historical fiction novel.

Tananarive Due with the cover of her book The Reformatory

"The Reformatory" is a haunting historical fiction novel that delves into and sheds light on the tragedies of the infamous Dozier School for Boys.

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Thrilling reads, haunting historical fiction... spooky season is in full swing! Join a Book Club, attend a Lit Chat, or write your own flash fiction this October.

Author Dorsey Craft with the cover of her book A Brief History of Accidental Inventions

On October 13, meet Dorsey Craft, the Jacksonville author of two collections of poetry: "A Brief History of Accidental Inventions" and "Plunder."

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Jax Book Fest returns 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, with New York Times bestselling authors John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Emma Straub.
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Jax Book Fest returns from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Main Library.

Author Del Sandeen

"These Walls Remember" by horror author Del Sandeen explores the many ways loss, grief, and remembrance manifest themselves in the home.

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Local writers and aspiring authors: Hone your craft, make connections, and explore paths to publishing at Jax Book Fest presents: Writer's Day this August.

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Jax Book Fest featured author Emma Straub is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books for adults including American Fantasy.

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