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 17–18 April 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 centre stage at the Author Solutions stand 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 Paperback Copies: Receive 40 paperback 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 paperback copies of your book will be on display and available for purchase in the Author Solutions Bookstore Gallery.
Spot in the Digital Book Catalogue: Your book will be featured in the Author Solutions Digital Book Catalogue, complete with your cover image, description, and direct purchase link. Attendees can easily browse the catalogue via QR codes placed throughout the gallery space.

Secure Your Spot Today

The deadline to sign up is 26 February 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.
Catalogue Descriptions: Your digital catalogue 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, accommodation, 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.
Stand Location: The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books conducts official festival signings in separate programme areas. Your signing session will be hosted exclusively at the Author Solutions stand.

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