SalemLitFest

Literary festival celebrating writers and readers! September 3-7 2025.

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Have a novel idea but aren't sure how to turn it into a finished book? Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan will break down the process of building a novel from the ground up, all in an hour.

Proceeds support the 2026 Salem Lit Fest. Register today!

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We couldn't disagree more!

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Have a novel idea but aren't sure how to turn it into a finished book? Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan will break down the process of building a novel from the ground up, all in an hour.

Proceeds support the 2026 Salem Lit Fest. Register today!

🔗 LINK IN BIO 🔗

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In honor of Bastille Day, a quote from a great French writer. Make time on this summer's day to read, dance and enjoy yourself!

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Explore the ancient and mysterious folklore of the Swiss Alps, and the translation process, with us in the Salem Athenaeum garden at our Summer Salon on July 2: Tales from Sarganserland with Rachel TonThat, Tobias Bärtsch and moderator Aida Feng.
Details: https://t.co/eVxIJrmsq0

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Stop by Today! Salem Ath. is excited to participate in the Food at 400+ events with a special one-day only exhibit of books from the 17th to 21st century related to farming, animal husbandry, and the men and women who dedicate their lives to raising the food that sustains us.

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With her 450th book out this year, it's safe to say most readers of any age discovered at least one of Jane Yolen's books as they grew their love of reading. Prolifically talented, generous, inspiring. Her presence in the literary communities will be missed.

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In honor of National Best Friend's Day, a tribute to the books that love us back. Grab your bestie and go read a book today.

#bestfriendsday #booklovers #bookquotes

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Expore a Mystery in a Library Garden

If you love the Salem Lit Fest, then we bet you love
books, flowers, mystery and great company. Join us Sunday May 31 to mingle with fellow curious thinkers. This is the party for you!

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If you love the Salem Lit Fest, then we know you'll love mystery, cocktails and great company in the beautiful gardens of the Salem Athenaeum. Mingle, goggle, and help solve the mystery...

Learn more and buy tickets at https://t.co/eVxIJrmsq0.

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It's finally warming up, so grab those books and head outside! A public service announcement from your friends at Salem Literary Festival. 🌷🌸

#readoutside #spring #booklovers #readers

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Book Lovers! We want to hear from you! We're always trying to improve the Salem Literary Festival. What's your favorite part of any literary festival? What do you never miss? Let us know in the comments!

#booklovers #bookworms #literaryfestivals #readers

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New book, same incredible talent.
Congrats to Salem Lit Fest alum TJ Klune on today’s release of We Burned So Bright.
Go grab a copy and celebrate with us.

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#BookLovers #Bookish #ReadMoreBooks #newbook

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A republic, if you can keep it

Link to more information and to preregister at https://t.co/ybWxAbKgbV

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Salem Lit Fest's primary presenter, Salem Athenaeum, offers author events all year round! They're pleased to welcome New York Times-bestselling historian Colin Woodard on April 16, 2026. Hear him discuss his latest: Nations Apart. More: https://t.co/eVxIJrmsq0

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A Republic If You Can Keep It

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Salem Lit Fest's primary presenter, Salem Athenaeum, offers author events all year round! They're pleased to welcome New York Times-bestselling historian Colin Woodard on April 16, 2026. Hear him discuss his latest: Nations Apart. More: https://t.co/eVxIJrmsq0

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Tuesdays Dec 9, 16, and 23 writers quiet work time 9-11 a.m. Wed. Dec. 10 Writers in Your Neighborhood w/ @ainegreaney Karen Gross, Danielle Jones, Rod Kessler, Paul Marian & Victoria Sirriani. Sat. Dec. 13 at 11 in person or Zoom discussion of Jane Austen's PERSUASION.

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Read & listen to interviews with SLF alumni! James Bird @publisherswkly (11-18) re: showcasing Indigenous culture & community in books for young readers. @jimdefilippi recently featured 3 alumni on Blue Smoke & Black Ink (YouTube): @stephenpkiernan @januaryoneil & @jd_scrimgeour

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Congrats @kylieyamashiro—I’LL FIND YOU WHERE THE TIMELINE ENDS—magical YA romance; @jenlynnbarnes—THE SAME BACKWARD AS FORWARD—romantic YA thriller; Janet Costa Bates—RICA BAPTISTA: THE BOX OF POSSIBILITIES—funny chapter book; Danielle Jones—HUNGER—fierce and intimage poetry