The Society Book Fair
Discover new stories, meet your next favorite author, and connect with fellow readers at The Society Book Fair.
The first 30 guests to register will receive a complimentary bookish swag bag!
About The Society Book Fair
Welcome to The Society Book Fair — a cozy, community book fair for grown-ups, inspired by the book fairs we loved as kids and reimagined for adults. Join us for an afternoon of browsing books, meeting local authors, shopping curated vendors, and connecting with fellow readers over coffee and conversation. Hidden World Bookstore and a curated mix of bookish vendors will be on hand for plenty of reader-friendly shopping.
Date
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time
3:00–7:00 PM
Location
Elle Society Salon, West Linn, Oregon
Admission
Free
EVENT SCHEDULE:
3:00 PM
Doors Open • Meet the Authors • Browse & Shop
4:30 PM
Author Readings
6:00 PM
More Time to Browse, Shop & Connect
7:00 PM
Event Concludes
Throughout the event, enjoy themed coffee and matcha from Blondie Brownie Coffee, meet local authors during book signings, browse curated vendors, and connect with a community of fellow readers.
vendors
Hidden Worlds Bookstore is a boutique fantasy bookstore new to the Orenco Station neighborhood of Hillsboro, Oregon! Specializing in unique and immersive fantasy you never know who you might meet at Hidden Worlds.
Shop a selection of fantasy novels, stickers, and bookmarks throughout the event.
HIDDEN WORLDS BOOKSTORE
BLONDIE & BROWNIE
Blondie Brownie Coffee Cart will be joining us with their fan favorites, plus two specialty drinks inspired by the stories we love:
🌿 The Faerie Garden — Raspberry Matcha
🐉 The Dragon Rider — Brown Sugar Cinnamon Latte
Because every good book deserves a drink in hand, the first 50 guests at The Society Book Fair will receive a complimentary drink courtesy of Elle Society.
Featured authors
Jamie pacton
Jamie Pacton is a bestselling, award-winning author who lives in Oregon with her family. Her YA contemporary books include Furious, Lucky Girl and The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly. Her YA fantasy novels include, The Hyacinth Labyrinth, The Absinthe Underground and The Vermilion Emporium. Her adult fantasy romance debut, Homegrown Magic, published with Del Rey in 2025.
KRISTIN CAST
Kristin is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over 30 million books in print. A Portland-based author and practicing witch, she draws inspiration from her journey through witchcraft, tarot, and the Pacific Northwest. Her stories blend magic, transformation, and deeply relatable characters that captivate readers around the world.
AJ BRAUN
A licensed social worker, D&D enthusiast, karaoke warrior, and ex-collegiate athlete, A.J. Braun is now an indie author who writes fantasy stories full of adventure, magic, & romance. Their debut dark romantic fantasy, Of Blood & Stone, is a standalone for readers who love emotional damage with a side of spice. A.J. also offers a comedic romantasy novella series featuring a grumpy bounty hunter, her sing-song dragon, and their chaotic misadventures.
A.J. PETERSON
After realizing an engineering career would lead to the slow death of her soul and sanity, A.J. moved from Texas to Oregon to pursue her true passion: all things nerdy and magical. She is a life-long fantasy reader and D&D player, and you will find those inspirations deeply ingrained in her epic fantasy novels, along with a staunch belief in the power of hope and community. She is also a freelance editor, gamer, and dog mom.
MB THurman
M.B. Thurman is the author of the Summoned Series, a multi-genre romantic fantasy series, and is often exploring the intersection of witchcraft, folklore, and the feminine experience. When she isn’t writing, she’s operating the Miller Tree Inn and researching for her next book. Thurman lives in Washington State with her husband and feisty felines, Midnight & Tobias. Her latest release, Curses, Charms & Other Enchantments hits shelves September 22nd with Contrarian Publishing.
Adeline AMES
I write contemporary romance about complicated women, unexpected connections, and feelings that show up at the worst possible time. If you like humor with your heartbreak and happily ever afters… you’re in the right place.
When I’m not writing I’m hiking in the PNW where I live with my two boys and partner (yeah, he wasn’t a fan of my first book’s title). I drink alarming amounts of tea, bake gluten-free sourdough (hello, Celiac disease), and regularly forget where I put things while holding them.
Jennifer neal
Jenn lives in the Pacific Northwest and has done a little bit of everything, from cutting fish in Alaska, to guiding zipline tours in Oregon, to teaching outdoor survival skills to kids. More than anything else, Jenn has always been a storyteller. When she isn’t writing, she is jumping in puddles, reading copious amounts of books, hiking with her partner and their dog, and trying desperately not to murder her indoor plants. She loves finding magic in the uninhabited corners of the existing world and creating it in the worlds she writes.
C.J. Switzer
Local Epic Fantasy Author
Hanna gaard
Local Romantasy Author
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you join us.
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Yes! Free registration simply helps us plan for attendance and make sure there’s plenty of room for everyone.
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Not at all — this event is open to the whole community. Everyone is welcome.
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Yes, please! Invite your whole book club if you want! Just include your guest count when you register so we can plan for everyone.
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Yes! Local authors, Hidden World Bookstore, and a curated mix of bookish vendors will all be part of the event.
