Sant Barbara Literary Festival 2026
"Outstanding, illuminating, intimate, and the beautiful beginning of a lifelong literary family." - Lola Akinmade Åkerström, international bestselling author.
Bruce Cameron in talks with Susan Orlean
The Power of the Bookclub Panel with Mary Melton, Jordan Moblo, Alice Perez and Donna Wares
Keynotes Steven Rowley, Founder Leslie Zemeckis and keynote Chris Whitaker with their awards designed by Fullard Jewlers
Authors Dawn Tripp and Paula McLain
Bruce Cameron and Susan Orlean
True Crime Panel with Allison Weiner, Kaira Rouda, Laurie Dove, Sara DiVello, Danielle Trussoni and moderator Tod Goldberg
Memoir panel with Chrishaunda Lee Perez, Christine Hyung-Lee, Marcia Aldrich and Shonda Buchanan
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas discusses power with Nikki Toscano and Lara Love (not pictured)