Here is a list of four upcoming book festivals. Registration is either just opening or hasn’t quite opened up yet and not all of the festivals have finalized their attendee lists, but it’s never too early to plan which ones you’d like to attend!

THE IMAGINARIUM BOOK FESTIVAL Washington D. C.

The Imaginarium Book Festival celebrates all things fantasy. science fiction, paranormal (超自然的) and fantastical. In addition to a lecture where authors will answer your questions, you’ll get to meet and acquire signed books from your favorite authors.

BOOK BONANZA Grapevine, Texas

Book Bonanza, started by Colleen Hoover and her sisters, is a celebration of books. It attracts a huge list of incredible author attendees. What makes Book Bonanza stand out is its charitable focus. All the incomes are donated to charitable causes.

NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL Irving, Texas

The North Texas Teen Book Festival brings authors and readers together to celebrate teen literature and inspire lifelong readers. They have not announced their author attendees yet, since the deadline for submission of the authors has not yet arrived.

SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL Savannah, Georgia

The Savannah Book Festival hosts national, regional, and local authors for author presentations and book signings at seven places across three historic squares in downtown Savannah. But the author lineup has not been shown yet.

Books make great gifts, but which ones to pick? We’ve rounded up some of 2023’s most talked-about reads.

THE COVENANT OF WATER

By Abraham Verghese Publish:2023. 5 $9. 24

Anyone who loves an extremely readable novel that will last through the holidays will enjoy it. This book, which has more than 700 pages, covers the history of a family living at the southern tip of India.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA

By Uzma Jalaluddin Publish:2023. 6 $11. 5

The author reimagines classic (经典) romances—Pride and Prejudice. You’ve Got Mail—with modern settings. It is a humorous retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion that’s as warm and cozy as a cup of tea. The main character Nada has a difficult career and a heart full of regret for her lost love—who just happens to re-enter her life as the novel begins,

KING:A LIFE

By Jonathan Eig Publish:2023, 5 $16. 99

This biography (传记) is about Marin Luther King. It’s a detailed description of his weakness and strength, heroism and important role in the history of American civil rights—a subject that’s as important today as it was in King’s era.

REALLY GOOD. ACTUALLY

By Monica Heisey Publish:2023. 1 $18. 99

Monica Heisey is one of the funniest Canadians most people have ever heard of. It’s a comedy with enough jokes to populate a Netflix stand-up special. If you’ve ever felt lost and hoped that it is leading towards wisdom (智慧), then it is your novel.

Here are some books that are suitable for English learners. Let’s have a look.

One great thing about this book is that it gives you a deep understanding of a different culture. This book follows the life of Esperanza, a Mexican-American girl. Esperanza moves into a home on Mango Street, The house is old and small. In the new home, Esperanza feels like that she has no time to be alone. She promises herself that one days he will leave and have her own home.

We can almost guarantee that native English speakers have read this book at least once. A baby pig called Wilbur is almost killed because of his status—he is the smallest pig and he is considered to be useless. Charlotte, a spider, knows that the farmers are planning to kill Wilbur. She promises to make a plan to save him.

It is a classic. So, if you find yourself in a conversation about literature, this is a good one to talk about. This is a story of a long fight between an old experienced fisherman and the best fish he ever caught. Santiago has returned to the village without any fish for 84 days. On the 85thday, his luck changes and so does his life.

It’s based on history. If you have already known a lot of information about World WarⅡ,this might be an interesting book for you. The year is 1943 in Copenhagen, Denmark. There are soldiers everywhere. The life of 10-year-old Annemarie has been changed a lot because of the war. But this is a story of hope and courage.