UPDATE: This year’s author lineup includes a range of authors and genres, fiction and non-fiction: Bert Abbazia, J.R. Bale, Linda Barth, Michael Stephen Daigle, Reyna Favis, Vivian Fransen, Kerry Gans, Kristina Garlick, Laura Kaighn, Elissa Matthews, Bob Mayers, Lisa Romeo, Jenn Stroud Rossmann and David Watts. We expect a few more authors to be added to the list, so please check back here for addition announcements.

We are also pleased to announce Lantern Hill has agreed to be our Platinum Level Sponsor. And we so appreciate their support of the community. Two Gold Level sponsorships remain available.

The date of the third annual New Providence Book Festival has been set for Sunday, September 22, 2019. The festival will once again be hosted by the Salt Box Museum, at 1350 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ. Stop by again soon for updates.

The author/speakers for the New Providence Book Festival on September 22, 2018 has been finalized and can be viewed below:

10:00 – Ginger Pate, reading from her book, Would You Invite a Skunk to Your Wedding?

10:30 – Laura Kaighn, reading from her book, Rabbit’s Tale and Other Rites of Passage

11:00 – Reyna Favis “Search & Rescue Dogs and How It Lead to a Supernatural Thriller” (A search & rescue demonstration will be included.)

12:00 – Amy M. Reade “Location, Location, Location: Setting the Stage for an Exciting Novel”

1:00 – Bob Mayers on his recent book, Revolutionary New Jersey: Forgotten: Towns and Crossroads of the American Revolution

2:00 – Authors Roundtable: “We Love Books!”
with Vivian Fransen, Michael Stephen Daigle, and Linda Raedisch

Participating Authors

Based on the success of last year’s event, a second New Providence Book Festival has been scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018. We plan to have even more authors this year. The festival will once again take place on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue in New Providence. The rain date is September 29th.

So far, scheduled authors include J.R. Bale, Linda Barth, Michael Stephen Daigle, Reyna Favis, Vivian Fransen, Kristina Garlick, Laura Kaighn, Bob Mayers, Brian McKinley, Ginger Pate, Bill Powers, Linda Raedisch and Amy Reade. Some of these authors are new to the festival. Others are familiar names  bringing their newest works. Either way, it’s going to be an exciting festival.

We’ve received wonderful feedback from many of you about the festival. See comments below.

“The New Providence Book Festival is a new and exciting event!  I had no idea that there are so many amazing published authors in our area.  This was a great event to meet writers, learn about the writing process and buy early holiday gifts!”

— Jamie Baer Peterson, visitor

“The New Providence Book Festival was the perfect combination of reading, community and friendship.  The panel events were engaging and the sales were great.  The event was top notch!”

— Mary Carlomagno, author
marycarlomagno.com

“From my perspective as a local author, the New Providence Book Fair that was held Sept 16, 2017 at the Salt Box Museum was a smashing success. The location was perfect for a small book fair, as there was a constant flow of foot traffic and most important a constant flow of readers and book lovers. If there is a repeat next year – I’m in!”

— Bill Powers, author
authorbillpowers.com

“The New Providence Book Festival was a fabulous event, attracting many residents. The authors enjoyed meeting visitors and talking about their books in a lovely outdoor setting.”

— Linda J. Barth, author
www.lindajbarth.com

“What a delight! The New Providence Book Festival had something for everyone. A diverse collection of literary genres from authors with fresh, new voices.”

— Reyna Favis, author
www.reynafavis.com

“It was great to get to meet actual authors and ask them questions.”

— Michael Baldwin, visitor

The final phase of preparations are underway. The banners are ready, the furniture delivered. Baked goods with amazing aromas are coming out of the oven. People are getting excited.

Are you a book lover? Do you like talking to authors. Do you love  good historical museum? If so, see you at the Salt Box Museum tomorrow!

Twelve New Jersey authors have committed to come and sign their books at the September 16th Festival. Their genres include historical non-fiction, thrillers, political thrillers, science fiction, supernatural and children’s books. Four of the authors are from New Providence: J.R. Bale, Mary Carlomagno, Joe Medler and Linda Raedisch.

Crowdfunding for the New Providence Book Festival has begun at GoFundMe. The funds will be used for signage, advertising and infrastructure to support this festival. Many of these items purchased will be used again for future festivals.

The New Providence Book Festival will take place on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue in New Providence, NJ. We encourage and thank you for any donations you might make. And we hope to see you at the Festival.

We are pleased to announce the New Providence Book Festival will take place on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue in New Providence, NJ.

Authors will appear between 9 AM and 3 PM to sign their books, talk with readers and answer many literary questions.

The Salt Box Museum will be open. Docents will be available for tours.

Refreshments will be available. Should the weather not cooperate, the raindate is Saturday, September 23rd.

Check back for updates.