Book & Author 2026 will be here soon!

The 36th Annual

Book & Author Event

Monday, February 23, 2026

9:00 am ~ 3:30 pm

Westin Kierland Resort

6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale

Join us as five award-winning authors discuss their latest books

Featured Authors

Elizabeth George • A Slowly Dying Cause • Mystery

Marjan Kamali • The Lion Women of Tehran • Historical Fiction

Madeline Martin • The Secret Book Society • Historical Fiction

Matthew Quirk • The Method • Thriller

Tracy Sierra • Warning Signs • Mystery & Suspense

Moderator • Amy Silverman • Executive Producer of The Show on NPR

The day includes book sales, author signings and fabulous boutiques

before and after the luncheon and author presentations

Doors open at 9:00 am for Book Sales and Boutique shopping

Author book signings begin at 9:30 am

Program begins at 11:15 am

Become a Bookmark donor and attend the

BOOKMARK DONOR COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Sunday, February 22 • 4:30 ~ 6:30 pm

Westin Kierland Resort

Followed by the Donor Dinner with the Authors

Please register by Friday, February 13

LEVELS OF GIVING

Tier 1 • Luncheon Only • $165

Tier 2 • Luncheon for 1, Cocktail Reception for 1 • $375

Tier 3 • Luncheon for 1, Cocktail Reception for 2 • $550

Tier 4 • Luncheon for 2, Cocktail Reception for 2 • $750

Tier 5 • Luncheon for 1, Cocktail Reception for 1, Dinner for 1 and 1 Book • $985

Tier 6 • Luncheon for 1, Cocktail Reception for 2, Dinner for 1 and 2 Books • $1,600

Tier 7 • Luncheon for 2, Cocktail Reception for 2, Dinner for 2 and 3 Books • $2,300

Tier 8 • Luncheon for 8, Cocktail Reception for 4, Dinner for 4 and 5 Books • $5,570

We hope you can join us for this wonderful event!

Patti Grossman • Ileen Herberg • Brina Pepper

Event Chairs

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Complimentary Self-Parking • Valet service is available