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Enjoy talks by bestselling authors, genre-focused panels, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and more at Read Freely Fest.

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Calling all Greenville book lovers: Read Freely Fest is heading to Columbia for a can’t-miss bookish weekend Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.

The festival is bringing 40+ authors for panels, conversations, and book signings. Headliners include Kennedy Ryan, Sadeqa Johnson, and Tiffany D. Jackson, with featured author Ashley Poston.

Highlights:

  • Author panels + conversations
  • Book signings with your favorite writers
  • Festival bookstore for signed copies
  • Exhibitor Hall with bookish goods
  • Indie Author Alley featuring independent creators

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