BookMania! Ends in 2024
For over 25 years, the Martin County Library System and The Library Foundation of Martin County have hosted BookMania! to bring readers together with 468 emerging and best-selling authors. However, in recent years, participation and book sales have steadily declined, especially since the coronavirus pandemic.
At the same time, the publishing industry has changed. Many book festivals are now funded through author speaking fees rather than book sales, making it difficult to sustain the BookMania! model. Due to these challenges - including lower attendance, fewer book sales, and shifting industry trends - the Library is unable to continue BookMania! as an author festival.
Thank you for your support over the years. We look forward to exploring new ways to connect our community with great authors and books!
As an alternative, please see our Virtual Author Talks for live and recorded interviews with nationally recognized authors.