Martha's Vineyard Book Festival celebrates the rich literary tradition of Martha's Vineyard and focuses on great writing, literature and cutting edge non-fiction. It highlights nationally acclaimed authors speaking about their newly published work, largely adult fiction and non-fiction in a range of genres.
Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival will be held in the summer of 2025!
The Martha’s Vineyard Author Series is held in alternating years with the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival. The Martha’s Vineyard Author Series showcases world class authors speaking in talks throughout the summer.
Martha’s Vineyard Author Series was held in the summer of 2024.
Thank you for an amazing 2024 Season!
Click here for 2024 Author Series Photos and Videos
Read these articles about the Author Series from local media.
"How Six Words Can Tell a Hard Story" - Gwyn Skiles
"Setting the Table for Lives Well Lived" - Addison Anotoff
"Governor Whitmer Delivers Plea for Empathy at Vineyard Book Talk" - Gwyn Skiles
"Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Visits Island"
"Making Meaning with Language" - Noah Glasgow
"For Amor Towles, Love of Writing Began in First Grade" - Katrina Liu
"Finding Hope in the Age of Grievance" - Addison Antonoff
"Where Authors Step Off the Page" - Katrina Liu
Past Events
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