Some answer to your questions about BBF 2022:
Q: When and where will the Boston Book Festival be this year?
A: The Boston Book Festival returns in person to Copley Square on Saturday, October 29, with a kickoff keynote on Friday, October 28. Sessions and events will be located in and around Copley Square, including the Boston Public Library, Old South Church, Church of the Covenant, the Goethe-Institut, the Boston Architectural College, and Room & Board.
Q: Can I meet the authors and get my book signed?
A: Yes! In most cases, authors will be signing books after their sessions at the bookseller on-site. You can purchase a copy, or bring your own, and ask your favorite author to sign it.
Q: Will there be any virtual sessions?
A: BBF 2022 returns with live, in-person programming after two years of virtual programming. This year, all sessions will be in person, and while we’ll be livestreaming a handful of sessions, there will be no virtual programming.
Q: Which booksellers will be there selling books?
A: This year we’re welcoming Wellesley Books, Belmont Books, Harvard Book Store, Porter Square Books, Papercuts JP, Brookline Booksmith, and Trident Booksellers and Cafe.
Q: Will the Copley Square Street Fair return?
A: Yes! This year we’ll be welcoming over 60 vendors, including literary organizations, publishers, booksellers, resources for writers, kids organizations, and other fun organizations to discover! Get a sneak peak here.
Q: Will there be live music?
A: Yes! The Berklee Stage returns with six lively acts to set the soundtrack for the Boston Book Festival. Find out who will be there here.
Q: What COVID protocols are there?
A: We’re abiding by venue masking protocols; masking is recommended but not required in all venues. And if you don’t feel well, please stay home!
Q: Are there food options at the BBF?
A: Yes! This year, the Chicken & Rice Guys and Zinneken’s Waffles will be our featured food trucks. There are also beverages, sandwiches, and pastries in the Newsfeed Cafe in the Boston Public Library, as well as food options located up and down Boylston Street.
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