ADORE, AMOR ROMANCE BOOK FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

Special romance event in the Bronx, featuring bestselling authors, Instagrammable moments, & bookish community vibes at an historic mansion!

Adore, Amor Festival hosted by The Bronx is Reading is a new romance event taking place at the historic Andrew Freedman Home. It's a lawn/garden party that will feature a day filled with amazing vibes. This event will be atmospheric, and a day to celebrate all things love, and romance culture. Come ready to listen to some amazing authors, take dope Instagrammable photos, while connecting with other romance book lovers! It's the perfect way to celebrate Romance Bookstore Day in NYC! We can't wait to see you there. Grab Your Tickets Below!

 2026 SPEAKERS

 

TEMPEST X

NO HOLES BARRED

MANDII B

NO HOLES BARRED

RISS M. NEILSON

A LOVE LIKE THE SUN

CELESTINE MARTIN

DEJA BREW

 

ZAKIYA N. JAMAL

SPARKS FLY

ZORAIDA CORDOVA

KISS THE GIRL

PRISCILLA OLIVARES

WEST SIDE LOVE STORY

C.W. ROSE

OCEANSONG

 

MAYRA CUEVAS

HOW TO FAKE A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN

ALEXIS DARIA

ALONG CAME AMOR

VENESSA VIDA KELLEY

WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON

ADRIENNE THURMAN

DON’T TELL ME HOW IT ENDS

 

J.L. POLANCO

LOVE ME AGAIN

KIMANI MAE

HALF COURT SHOT

JESS LEE
CONTENT CREATOR @literaryintersections

AMIRAH (MIMI) NASH
BOOK & LIFESTYLE CREATOR  
@turnpageswithmimi