#SCBL2025
Attendee Agenda
Wednesday, June 18th
Early Registration
Time: 9:00am – Noon/1:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: Check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you through the weekend. You have to register to get access to all the activities for the weekend. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
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Registration
Time: 9:00am – Noon / 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: Check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you through the weekend. You have to register to get access to all the activities for the weekend. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
Bookish Escapism: Meet & Greet
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Salon II & Salon III
Description: Bookish Escapism: Meet & Greet is for all the authors, PAs, industry professionals, and supporting attendees to get together and mingle a bit before the weekend starts. The Book Fanatic Readers are invited to attend also. Adult beverages can be purchased at the cash/credit card bar. Dinner is served during this event. (Must have appropriate event badge for entrance.)
Dress Code: Casual to Smart Casual (No swimsuits or shorts. Shoes are required.)
Thursday, June 19th
​​Buzz Sessions
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am / 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Pavilion Ballroom
Description: By asking our previous attending authors what they wanted to learn this year, we’ve streamlined the agenda to focus on what authors need and want to know most - how to engage with your readers. The Thursday breakout session's agenda will focus on the latest trends and ideas that have worked for many up and coming authors – we will have six breakout sessions that cater to entry level and experienced level authors. Even though the sessions are focused from an author's point of view, these are open to Elite Book Fanatic Readers. Session Breakdown TBD
​Dress: Casual
Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Location: TBD
Description: Unique reader experiences created by sponsoring authors because not every reader is the same. There will a few event themed session to choose from. These adventures are for premium ticket holders and require registration. (Must have appropriate ticket for entrance.) (Reservation required)
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Dress: Casual
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Throwback Thursday - Backlist Rewind
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Time is subject to change)
Location: TBD
Description: A small group of Authors will choose a book from there backlist to read and discuss with the readers. A small book signing will follow the discussion.
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Dress: Casual
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Friday, June 20th
Registration
Time: 8:00am – Noon / 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: Check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you through the weekend. You have to register to get access to all the activities for the weekend. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
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Leave No Reader Behind Luncheon
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Salon II & Salon III
Description: An opportunity for readers to have lunch with your favorite and new-to-you authors. Industry professionals will also be in attendance for networking with peers and readers. (Must have appropriate event badge for entrance.) (Reservation required)
Dress: Casual
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Tropes & Sips
Time: 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Antigua, Jamaica, Bermuda, Martinique, Salon II
Description: Reserve a spot at your favorite table of Tropes. Grab a drink and a chair and chat away! All ticket holders are invited to join in the fun!!! (Reservation required)
Dress: Casual
#SCBL2025 BOOKstravaganza Book Launch
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Salon I
Description: Space Coast Book Lovers invites all ticket holders to join us for an afternoon of supporting the work of several of our 2024 featured authors. It will be the first chance to see several new releases that are not for sale anywhere until our party! Be the first to own a signed copy of your next great read. Complimentary refreshments, mingling, and readings from our outstanding authors. Don't miss this opportunity. Everyone is invited to join in the fun!!!
Dress: Casual
Saturday, June 21st
Registration
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00pm
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Description: Check in with the Registration team to get your packets and everything to assist you through the weekend. You have to register to get access to all the activities for the weekend. Make sure to take a few minutes to check out the items in your tote bags. You will find agendas, free giveaways, tickets for raffles, scavenger hunts, fun swag, invites to the Reader Lounge and Book Nook rooms, and so much more!
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Author Feud
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Time: 10:30am - Noon
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Location: TBD
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Description: Arrive early to get a seat. Join as our Authors will participate in the SCBL version of Author Feud.
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Dress: Casual
Elite VIP & VIP Early Bird Entry - Read-A-Palooza
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Salon I, II & III
Description: All Book Fanatics, LitLovers, and Bibliophile have access to the book signing a full hour before the general public is allowed in. Enjoy a special time set aside for you to mingle with the authors and purchase books before the general admission public has access. We encourage picture taking and getting autographs. Early Entry to Signing w/Pre-Order Receipt – 30 minutes for the Elite Book Fanatic that have pre-ordered books.
Dress: Casual
Read-A-Palooza Book Signing (FREE)
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Salon I, II & III
Description: FREE! Opened to the general public and anyone that wants to attend.
Dress: Casual
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​Escapism: After Party
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Pavilion Ballroom
Description: Our themed after party is an opportunity for the Authors and Readers to mingle. Readers can ask questions and have small talk with their favorite authors and meet some new ones too. There will be heavy hors-d'oeuvres served. Adult beverages can be purchased at the cash/credit card bar. Theme: Enchanted Literary Soiree
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Dress: Casual, Costume to match theme, or wear Colors from your House Invitation
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***Featured Authors - please refer to your personal email or request agenda for authors from spacecoastbooksignings@gmail.com
***Event Agenda subject to change without notice based on the Event needs.
Side note: Each event that furnishes food and/or open bar is for paying ticket holder for that activity. Only those people will be allowed to participate in the consumption of food & drinks. If you have family and/or friends traveling with you but are not paid ticket holders, please do not anticipate being able to slip them in with mindset that it will not “impact anything”. We have ordered and purchased according to tickets sold.
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