Attention avid readers: Mark February 15-17, 2018, on your calendars for the Amelia Island Book Festival’s “Encounter Romance, Action & Mystery.”

The blockbuster lineup of NY Times best-selling authors is a book buff's bonanza. Tickets are now on sale; except for the Kick off Luncheon which goes on sale to the general public July 29th. Don't miss out; secure your seats early as events often sell out.

      “We bring in the best authors for our cause,” said John Ruis, President of the AIBF, and former Superintendent of the Nassau County School District. “When you participate in any of our ticketed events, the proceeds support our Authors in Schools Literacy Program.”

     In 2017, AIBF purchased nearly 8,700 books for Nassau County public school students and brought 21 authors into the county’s 15 public schools. With the opening of Wildlight Elementary, this year there will be 16 public schools which will get authors and books.

   "Help us raise the bar and help more kids gain this memorable experience,” said Ruis. “Our goal for 2018 is 11,300 books—one for each student.”

Kick-off Luncheon, Walker’s Landing, Feb. 15, 2017

Renowned author David Baldacci introduces keynote speaker Adriana Trigiani. Her new book is Kiss Carlo. Other bestsellers include  All the Stars in the Heavens and The Shoemaker’s Wife.

 “If there is one thing I hope my books do always and forever, it’s that they honor working people.”                                                                                                             –Adriana Trigiani

"Lessons From a Bestseller" - Steve Berry's Writers Workshop,

 FSCJ—Nassau Campus, Feb. 16, 2017

Steve Berry’s Master Craft Writer’s Workshop will fill you with practical ideas to improve your writing.  “Steve takes you step by step through his writing process while also entertaining you as a stand up comic with huge assists from Elizabeth (his wife).”–Bill Amos, 2017 workshop participant.

Author Face-off Dinner Gala, Omni AIP Resort, Feb. 18, 2017

Come see this fascinating, funny and lively face-off format.  Steve Berry moderates a no-holds-bar discussion with:

Lee Child.  The creator of the masterpiece Jack Reacher series.  His 21 Jack Reacher novels have sold 100 million copies, with his latest gem, Night School.  Don’t miss this bucket list opportunity to see and hear from one of the best thriller writers of our times.

Adriana Trigiani: Adriana Trigiani is the author seventeen New York Times bestsellers published in 36 countries around the world, including the blockbuster The Shoemaker's Wife; the Big Stone Gap series; and All the Stars in the Heavens. She is the award-winning filmmaker of the documentary Queens of the Big Time. Trigiani wrote and directed the major motion picture Big Stone Gap, based on her debut novel and filmed entirely on location in her Virginia hometown. Big Stone Gap spent 11 weeks in theaters in the fall of 2015 and was the #2 top-grossing Romantic Comedy of the year. Her latest novel, Kiss Carlo, was released in June and already at the top of the charts.

Karin Slaughter: Karin Slaughter with her sixteen novels that are “stories that get under your skin.” They include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and the instant New York Times bestselling novel Pretty Girls

Jennifer Armentrout.  who writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy and contemporary romance.  Her young adult contemporary The Problem with Forever is a 2017 RITA Award nominee.

Sherri Rinker. who is a #1 bestselling children’s book author, including her most recent Mighty, Mighty Construction Site. Her Amazon site bio states that her “books are love stories for her children, written to wrangle some smiles and with the hopes of happier bedtimes and sweet dreams for all.”

Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza, Feb. 18, 2018- Free admission

These authors also will participate in the  annual community celebration of all things literary being held at Fernandina Beach Middle School , Feb. 18th. The Expo offers the  opportunity to engage with more than 100 noted authors of all genres. The free event is  a fun, family event, with contests, food, a Kidz Zone and crafts.  Breakout sessions for adults. And parents take note, there will be a special appearance by Ronald MacDonald.

AIBF is a 501(c)(3),non-profit organization dedicated to helping  kids succeed by nurturing a celebration and passion for books, people, culture and writing.

Directed by Kate Hart

Written by C.B. Gilford

The Golf Club of Amelia Island

Friday, Oct. 20, 2017

Cocktails at 6:15 pm

Dinner & Show at 7:15

 4700 Amelia Island Parkway

Amelia Island, Florida 32034 

$100  includes a three-course gourmet dinner, show and a mystery drink  and dessert

Prizes and loads of laughter guaranteed.