Author Solutions Book Signing at LA Times Festival of Books 2027

Join over 150,000 readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts at the 32nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books—the nation’s largest literary event—taking place April 17–18, 2027, at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California.

This is your chance to connect face-to-face with avid readers during an exclusive book signing session and get your work in front of a massive, engaged audience.

What’s Included in Your Author Experience:

One-Hour Book Signing Session: Take center stage at the Author Solutions booth with your own dedicated 60-minute book signing. Sessions are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday, giving you the perfect opportunity to interact directly with festival attendees, sign copies, and expand your readership.
40 Complimentary Softcover Copies: Receive 40 softcover copies of your book to sign and distribute to enthusiastic readers, leaving a memorable impression while building word-of-mouth buzz.
Custom Promotional Materials: Boost your visibility with 40 branded bookmarks to hand out to readers and a custom poster/signboard displayed prominently during your signing session.
Display in the Author Solutions Bookstore Gallery: Four softcover copies of your book will be on display and available for purchase in the Author Solutions Bookstore Gallery.
Spot in the Digital Book Catalog: Your book will be featured in the Author Solutions Digital Book Catalog, complete with your cover image, description, and direct purchase link. Attendees can easily browse the catalog via QR codes placed throughout the gallery space.

Secure Your Spot Today

The deadline to sign up is February 26, 2027, but space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this premier literary event and share your story with thousands of passionate readers!

Please Note:

Availability Requirement: To be eligible for this service, your book must be live and currently available for purchase before signing up. No exceptions.
Books in Resubmission: If your book is currently undergoing resubmission, we cannot guarantee that the updated version will be available in time for the event; the previously live version of your title may be used instead.
Catalog Descriptions: Your digital catalog description will be adapted directly from your book’s current description in our bookstore.
Travel & Expenses: Authors are solely responsible for their own travel arrangements, parking, accommodations, and related expenses.
Event Logistics: This event is held outdoors, rain or shine. Please plan accordingly, as no refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.
Author Limit: Only one author is allowed per book signing session.
Book Inventory: You are not permitted to bring personal or additional copies of your book to sign beyond the 40 copies provided by us. You may keep any leftover copies remaining after your session, but these remaining copies cannot be sold at the fair.
Booth Location: The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books conducts official festival signings in separate program areas. Your signing session will be hosted exclusively at the Author Solutions booth.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the organizers’ guidelines, books containing sensitive or controversial content may not be accepted.