**Indie author submissions accepted. Non-indie authors are invitation only. Please see website for details and follow guidelines.

Read Freely Fest is South Carolina’s newest book festival, celebrating stories and ideas with bestselling author talks, panels featuring fresh voices, performances and interactive activities. Each spring at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia, you can meet favorite authors, discover new reads and connect with readers and writers who share inspiring perspectives.

See you at Read Freely Fest, where stories find good company.