Trending Now - Bookcon Makes a Comeback After Six-year Hiatus

WHO:

Variety - The event is organized by ReedPop.

Mashable - Featured authors include Rachel Reid, Andy Weir, Casey McQuiston, and RF Kuang.

WHAT:

Variety - BookCon is returning in 2026 after being retired in 2020.

Variety - The event will take place over two days.

Mashable - BookCon will welcome attendees on April 18th and 19th, 2026.

WHERE:

Mashable - BookCon will be held in New York City.

WHEN:

Variety - The announcement for BookCon's return was made in June 2025.

Mashable - The event dates are April 18th and 19th, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The return of BookCon is in response to demand from readers, particularly for "romantasy" genres.

HOW:

Variety - Readers have been actively engaging with information about the event since the announcement.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 21:15 UTC)

BookCon is making a comeback in 2026 after being retired in 2020, responding to strong demand from readers, especially for "romantasy" genres. The event, organized by ReedPop, will take place over two days in New York City April 18th and 19th, featuring authors like Rachel Reid, Andy Weir, Casey McQuiston, and RF Kuang. Since the announcement in June 20th25, readers have been eagerly engaging with details about this highly anticipated event.