2026 Tombstone Festival of Western Books
Friday, March 13, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join Boot Hill Books at the Tombstone Festival of Western Books in beautiful Schieffelin Hall in Tombstone, Arizona. Come meet writers, publishers, museums, historical societies, and other individuals and organizations who celebrate the wonders of books, history, and knowledge.
Schieffelin Hall
402 E Fremont St
Tombstone, AZ 85638
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Signing at the Boot Hill Books Table
Books available for purchase
2026 Tucson Festival of Books
Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15
The Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB) is a premier, free-to-attend, family-friendly celebration of literature that engages our community. Through this annual festival and associated programs, the TFOB supports, elevates, and amplifies literacy so that words and imagination come to life for readers of all ages.
Familiar Faces, Familiar Places
Saturday March 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Koffler Room 204
J.A. Jance, Elle Cosimano and Linda Castillo have created central characters who are now as well-known as they are. Today we will meet Joanna Brady, Finlay Donovan and Kate Burkholder, and learn how their creators were able make them so memorable.
Panelists: C.J. Box, Elle Cosimano, J.A. Jance
Moderator: Christina Estes
Sales & Signing Area - Koffler/Commons - Following Panel
Familiar Faces
Sunday, March 15, 2:30 - 3:250 pm
Student Union North Ballroom
J.A. Jance, C.J. Box and Elle Cosimano are three of the biggest names in modern mystery. In this session they will discuss the strategies they use to keep their stories fresh … and their readers coming back for more.
Panelists: C.J. Box, Elle Cosimano, J.A. Jance
Moderator: Shannon Baker
Sales & Signing Area - South Ballroom - Following Panel