‘Summer Book Fest’ at Barnes & Noble

Courtney Kae and Falon Ballard, local authors, are partnering with Barnes & Noble to host “Summer Book Fest,” a weekend-long festival for the book lovers of the Santa Clarita Valley. The festival is planned as a weekend filled with engaging panels, author signings and giveaways. This in-person gathering will provide an opportunity for book lovers to engage with their favorite authors in an intimate setting. The “Summer Book Fest” is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 28, with a happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. July 29 is dedicated as ”Romance Day,” featuring a day of panels and signings. July 30 is dedicated as “YA (Young Adult) Day,” offering young adult literature enthusiasts a similar program of panels and signings. For more information and to purchase tickets ($10-$20), visit tinyurl.com/kw7mzrej.