New York Book Forum

Bingo Book Bash 2026
2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
Back for our THIRD YEAR!
New York Book Forum wants to acknowledge the ongoing support of its members by hosting this special Members-only social event! Light refreshments will be provided followed by a few rounds of Bingo with book prizes!
Admission is open to and free for active NYBF members, but space is limited so you must RSVP to attend. If you are unsure of your membership status, please email info@newyorkbookforum.org.

RSVPs are now closed. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!

AI Has Entered the Chat: Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
2026-05-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
Join us for an engaging and forward-looking conversation on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the publishing industry, featuring industry expert Keith Riegert.
We’re excited to discuss with Kieth how AI is reshaping the way content is created, edited, produced, and distributed—from automated workflows, optimization of marketing, to data analytics and audience insights. We hope to uncover and share practical perspectives on how publishers can thoughtfully integrate AI into their processes while maintaining editorial integrity, creativity, and ethical standards.
Keith Riegert is the President of The Stable Book Group, which includes Ulysses Press, She Writes Press, VeloPress Books, Trafalgar Square Books, and Skybox Press, as well as Stable Distribution (in partnership with Hachette Book Group). Keith is also CEO of Perfect Bound Technologies Corporation and a co-founder of the book publicity and digital marketing firm, Pacific & Court. Keith is a member of the board of advisors at NYU’s School of Professional Studies in the Center for Publishing where he also teaches Analytics and Consumer Insights. Keith also serves on the board of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).

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Sunset Social on the Hudson Fundraiser 2026
2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Baylander, West Harlem Piers, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Back for our THIRD year!
Please join us for a wonderful evening of food, drinks, and conversation while taking in the spectacular views of the Hudson River in support of the New York Book Forum, Inc.
Proceeds from this event will ensure NYBF’s continued sponsorship of programs, events, and literacy advocacy.
Admission is $100 per person, which includes two drink tickets for beer & wine and served hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. A cash bar will be available.

NYBF Bookstore Walk
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Yu & Me Books, 44 Mulberry Street, New York, NY, United States
The NYBF Bookstore Walk has sold out!
We will start at Yu & Me Books at 44 Mulberry Street NYC, then walk to P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street, followed by Afterword Bookshop at 216 E. 6th Street and end at Book Club Bar at 197 E. 3rd Street. We are planning a photo scavenger hunt and more!

This event is FREE for all attendees. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the final stop.
NOTE: If you have already RSVP’d but cannot make the event, please contact info@newyorkbookforum.org so we can open your reservation for another person.

2026 Fall Happy Hour Book Swap
2026-09-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Bleecker Street Bar, 648 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012, United States
Back for a second year!
Event will be at Bleecker Street Bar at 648 Broadway beginning at 5:30pm. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided (2 drink tickets for all attendees good for wine, beer, well drinks, and soda). Don’t forget to bring one book that you will be able to swap for another book. Adult and YA titles only (no children’s books, please). Book swap starts at 6:45pm.

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Banned, Challenged, Defended: Librarians Speak Out
2026-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Google Meet
Book challenges and bans continue to shape libraries and communities nationwide. Join librarians for a candid conversation about intellectual freedom, censorship, and the realities of responding to book challenges. Drawing on their professional experiences, they will discuss how librarians balance access, community concerns, and the freedom to read while serving the public. Moderated by Kate Davis, Assistant Director, Jersey City Free Public Library, this timely virtual discussion offers an inside look at one of the most important issues facing libraries today.
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Jennie Pu, Director of the Hoboken Public Library
Martha Hickson, award-winning librarian at North Hunterdon High School and nationally recognized advocate for intellectual freedom
Robyn Vittek, Director of Mt. Lebanon Public Library

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2026 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT

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Battle of the Specs: A Book Publishing Panel
2026-10-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Hachette Book Group, 1290 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10104, United States
What makes a book stand out on the shelf? Should we just package books in a brown bag? Who, and what, ultimately influences the decision to buy it? From trim size, paper stock, and bind style, to cover design, special finishes, and typography, how do all these aspects contribute to a book’s commercial success?
Join us on Wednesday, October 21st for a panel discussion about design, production, consumer expectations, and the marketplace. Our panelists will examine the factors driving decisions around book specs by sharing perspectives on what bookstores and sales teams look for when evaluating a title, what consumers respond to in book design and specifications, and how design and production teams turn it into the products on our shelves.
If you have ever wondered why the book you are reading looks the way it does and how things such as budget, format, genre, retail strategy, or production concerns, affect the book you are reading, please join us for this conversation.
Moderated by Michael Wettstein, Phoenix Color and NYBF program committee member.

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Peers in Publishing: A NYBF Town Hall
2026-11-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Macmillan Publishing, 120 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10271, United States
The Publishing Industry can be a tough cookie to crack, so join us on November 4 at 5:30 pm to ask young publishing professionals about their journey into the industry, discuss strategies on how to get your first job in publishing, and talk about the good (and not so good) parts about their jobs! We will have speakers from a range of departments and companies to answer all your questions, large and small. Think of this as an AMA but IRL! If you’re looking for a break from applying to jobs, want to meet more people in a similar boat, or are just interested to learn about the people who “make” the books you love, come with your burning questions and a charged social battery!

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