The Oxford Exchange will host a book launch for bestselling author Sarah Penner’s new historical novel, “The London Seance Society,” at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at the bookstore, 430 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Tickets $30, which includes a signed copy of the book, at oxfordexchange.com/pages/calendar.
Tombolo Books will host a book launch for local YA author Maria Ingrande Mora’s new novel, “The Immeasurable Depth of You.” Mora will be in conversation with Carmen Alvarez at 7 p.m. March 7 at the bookstore, 2153 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Tickets $18.99 for one admission and one copy of the book or $25 for two admissions and one copy at tombolobooks.com/events.
Bestselling author Jill Santopolo will discuss and sign her new historical romance, “Stars in an Italian Sky,” at 6:30 p.m. March 9 at the Oxford Exchange, 420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Tickets $5 for admission or $28 for admission and a copy of the book at oxfordexchange.com/pages/calendar.
The Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, the largest and oldest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast, will feature about 100 booksellers offering rare and antique books as well as maps, autographs, prints and other documents. It takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. March 10 , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 11 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Tickets $10 for all weekend or $6 for a single day, cash only at the box office. Learn more at floridaantiquarianbookfair.com.
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