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2025 is the Festival's 10th Anniversary!

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2025 is the Festival's 10th Anniversary! 〰️

INSPIRING READERS OF ALL AGES

CELEBRATING THE CULTURE OF BOOKS

Festival Details

A BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE WORLD

Calling all artists to submit an original work of art or image for the 2025 Festival!
Learn more👉 www.hsfotb.org/art

Anton Treuer, author of the novel “Where Wolves Don’t Die” spoke on “Seeking Solace in the Natural World” at our 2024 festival.
His heartfelt stories of experience was mesmerizing!
Learn more about his writings at antont

It was an honor to have Tiffany D. Jackson speak at our 2024 Festival!
Her insight on the topic of “Finding Oneself in the Journey” was very inspirational!
Explore Tiffany’s writings at www.writeinbk.com

Did you attend the Saturday morning session “Young Readers Coming into Their Own” with our youngest Moderator Bennett Chambers?!? What a great discussion showcasing how to approach storytelling to young readers! What did you learn?
Great

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for two in-person events with Jessica!
Tickets are required, but are free of charge!

Thursday, May 1st, 7 p.m.
Book Group Discussion at Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Government Complex, 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor S

Did you attend the Cookbook Luncheon with Presenter Lidey Heuck and Moderator Maureen Abood?!? We would love to see and hear how this event inspired your time in the kitchen!
📖 Cooking in Real Life👩&zwj;🍳LideyLikes

What was your favorite book you purchased at our 2024 Festival? 📖❤️

Monday, the @americanlibraryassociation announced the 2025 Youth Media Award winners, and we are proud to share that our past presenters were well-represented among the honorees. Congratulations to the following authors on their well-deserved recogn

Who else is missing those summer vibes? 🌞

This late summer view of Lake Michigan has us dreaming of warm breezes, sunny skies, and the perfect spots to dive into a good book. While winter has its own charm, we can’t help but count down to tho

“There is no friend as loyal as a book” – Ernest Hemingway

At the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book, we are celebrating the enduring power of stories and the connections they create. From compelling author discussions to discover

Over the years, we’ve been honored to host an incredible lineup of authors, illustrators, and storytellers at the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book!

Now, we want to hear from YOU! Who has been your favorite presenter so far? 💬 Share your me

📚 New year, new stories to dive into!

As we begin this new year, we want to know: What’s on your 2025 reading list? Share your top choices in the comments!

#HSFOTB #HarborSprings #HarborSpringsMichigan #NorthernMichigan #BookFestival #Book

Happy New Year from the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book! 🎉

As we turn the page to 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our attendees, presenters, and supporters who made this past year unforgettable. Here’s to another year of celeb

Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and, of course, good books. Whether you're revisiting a favorite story by the fire or unwrapping a new novel, we hope books bring warmth and inspiration to your celebrations.

Thank you for bein

Whether it’s fall’s colorful leaves or winter’s snowy beauty, Harbor Springs is always picture-perfect.

While our Festival takes place in the fall, we love sharing the magic of our charming town year-round. Here's a glimpse of Har

Curious about the impact that the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book has on our local area? Our 2024 Festival Highlights & Impact brochure is now available! Visit the "Key Documents" tab on our website to view the brochure and learn mo

Who else is already missing the Harbor Springs Festival of the Book?! 📖 We’re still feeling inspired by the incredible presenters, thought-provoking discussions, and amazing community of book lovers who joined us.

What was your favorite momen