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Cape Fear Book Festival Cover to Cover Booksale 2026 In-Person

Annual Local Author Book Sale

Generously brought to you by the Friends of the Library.

Come find your next favorite read and meet the authors in our community! We have authors from all genres who will love meeting you!

This event is free and open to the public. No need to register if you plan to come by and shop!

Local Authors! If you're interested in applying to be a vendor, please fill out the registration link below.

Authors must:

  • Live in New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender counties
  • Be able to provide their books and point of sale systems
  • Be able to commit to the entire 3 hour event time

When you open this application, please have the following information prepared to enter:

  • Contact information
  • Titles/Genres
  • Professional Social Media handles and Websites (if applicable)
  • Whether you need a Full 6 Ft table or can split a 6 Ft table with another vendor.

By filling out this application you are not guaranteed a spot. We will be back in contact with you within four weeks of receiving your application for approval.

If you have any questions- please contact Christine Ingram at cingram@nhcgov.com

- Once submitted, your application will be reviewed and you will receive an approval from NHCPL staff if you're application has been accepted. Please note that you must receive an acceptance email from a Staff Member in order to be confirmed for our book sale.

- First come, first serve. Each space is reserved for one author, please do not put multiple authors on a single application or share your table with an author that has not been approved.

Date:
Sunday, Nov 22nd 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Categories:
  Adult     Book Sale     Cape Fear Book Festival  

Registration is required. There are no seats available but a waiting list is available.

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