Event in Madera: Heart of California Book Fair
Prepare for a literary extravaganza as the Heart of California Book Faire makes its much-anticipated return to Madera, California, on Saturday, August 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free event, open to both authors and guests, will take place at the Madera United Methodist Church, located at 500 W Sunset Avenue in Madera.
The Heart of California Book Faire, formerly known as the Heart of the Valley Book Faire, will feature close to 50 authors selling and signing their books from shared tables. These authors hail from the Central Valley, the Central Coast, and the neighboring foothill and mountain communities. The diverse lineup will cater to a wide range of readers, with books from various genres including children's fiction/non-fiction, young adult, mystery/thriller/suspense, romance, science fiction, fantasy, urban fantasy and paranormal romance, horror, non-fiction, memoir, and poetry.
Lorie Lewis Ham, the Editor-in-Chief of an unspecified publication and a contributor to various sections of the entertainment world, is a key contributor to the Heart of California Book Faire. She is also an author herself, with her latest mystery series being the Tower District Mystery Series, which includes the books One of Us and One of You, set in the Tower District of Fresno and the world of community theatre.
Roh Morgan, the co-chair of the 2025 Heart of California Book Faire, has announced that well-known Valley author David Mas Masumoto and his daughter, Nikiko Masumoto, will be the featured speakers at the event. A separate room will be dedicated to author discussion panels and readings.
In addition to the literary offerings, attendees can look forward to a food truck and the opportunity to mingle with fellow book lovers. As the event is indoors, it promises to be a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all.
For the most up-to-date information on participating authors, it is advisable to check the official Heart of California Book Faire website or local Madera event listings closer to the event date. Keep an eye out for more details as the Heart of California Book Faire gears up for another successful year in Madera.
[1] It should be noted that while some related book events and authors were found, they did not specifically pertain to the Heart of California Book Faire in Madera in 2025.
[2] Other results mentioned author Phil Cousineau and some past events, but they did not cover this specific book faire.
- Amidst the literary feast, attendees can also discover home-and-garden ideas as several local home-and-garden authors will be present at the Heart of California Book Faire, sharing their expertise and selling their books.
- In the heart of Madera, the Heart of California Book Faire offers a lifestyle immersion, not just limited to literature, as it hosts authors from various fields, including home-and-garden, promising a diverse and enriching experience for all participants.
