Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announce the Gold Coast Book Fair will come to the north shore the weekend of May 16-17, featuring more than 150 authors. Presented by Four Leaf, this book festival will feature fun for the whole family, including book signings, vendor marketplace, games and activities, food, children’s stage, ya stage, poetry corner, and 11 venues of author programming.

“This fun and informative book fair is the largest literary event on Long Island, featuring something for book lovers of all ages,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Featuring various events on the Town’s north shore, including at LIU Post and on the streets of downtown Oyster Bay, the Gold Coast Book Fair provides readers with endless activities.”

The 2026 Gold Coast Book Fair will feature headlining authors H.W. Brands, Joan Lunden, Susan Lucci, Jay McInerney, Patrick Park, A.T. Qureshi, Ali Rosen, Claudia Rueda, Danielle Sepsy, DeMaurice Smith, Emma Straub, and Cherly Thompson.

A full list of authors, schedules for all events and access visit at www.goldcoastforum.org.