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BookTok creators and their favorite authors to meet in Budapest at the end of April

The bookvibeZ festival for Gen Z to be held for the first time

Favorites of Gen Z readers—including Anna Todd, author of the After series, Samantha Shannon, writer of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree, and Laura Nowlin, author of the bestseller If He Had Been with Me—will come to Budapest on April 24–25. The bookvibeZ Festival brings the world of BookTok and Bookstagram off the screens and into real life. Over two days, visitors can enjoy book signings, stage talks, workshops and creative sessions, fanfiction and content-creation programs, as well as an acoustic concert by Gergő Dánielfy and a Taylor Swift party.

The bookvibeZ Festival will take place on April 24–25 in Building D of the Millenáris in Budapest, creating the first opportunity in Hungary for the BookTok and Bookstagram communities to meet offline.

Among the festival’s guests is American author Anna Todd, writer of the After series and one of the most prominent voices in romance and new adult fiction, whose books were adapted into films starting in 2019. One of today’s most renowned fantasy authors, Samantha Shannon, will also attend, alongside Laura Nowlin, who has gained popularity among young readers with her emotionally rich stories. Other featured guests include Axie Oh, known for her romantic fantasy and sci-fi novels such as The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and XOXO, and Mary E. Pearson, a defining figure in fantasy and young adult literature, author of The Remnant Chronicles and Dance of Thieves. Kristen Ciccarelli has built a wide fan base with her fantasy novels, while Brooke Fast is a notable contemporary author in the dystopian romantasy genre.

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Over the two days, visitors can take part in author talks, book signings, workshops, and community events. On April 24, Brooke Fast will be in conversation with one of the event’s hosts, Viki László, on the topic of Human Relationships in a Dystopian World, followed by a signing session and photo opportunities. Anna Todd will also take the stage that day, while Betone Studio will broadcast several podcasts from the festival. An episode of the joint podcast TBR by Könyves Magazin and Bookline will also be recorded on-site, and Beni Bánki will hold two workshops titled Satírvers and Szövegmix.

In addition to international authors, Hungarian writers Adèle Dan, Betti Kollár, and B. E. Belle will also participate. Adèle Dan’s works sit at the intersection of dark fantasy and romance, and on April 25 she will join a discussion focusing on the relationship between dark romantasy and mental health. Betti Kollár and B. E. Belle, both well-known authors of Hungarian romantic fiction, will sign books in the Authors’ Alley.

Beyond author meetups, the bookvibeZ festival offers a wide range of side programs: visitors can create unique calligraphy, design their own bookmarks and bath bombs, test their literary knowledge in Álmos Bartha’s quiz, or recharge with Sunset Book Yoga or book-themed Pilates sessions. In the evenings, music takes center stage: on Friday, an acoustic concert by Gergő Dánielfy will be held, while on Saturday participants can party to Taylor Swift hits.

Throughout the event, books will be available for purchase, allowing visitors to have newly bought copies signed by their favorite authors.

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Featured authors of bookvibeZ

Anna Todd

Anna Todd is an American author, producer, and screenwriter who rose to global fame with the After series, originally published on Wattpad. The novels have since been translated into more than 35 languages, sold over 12 million copies worldwide, and inspired film adaptations. Today, Todd is primarily associated with the romance and new adult genres.

Laura Nowlin

Laura Nowlin is an American author best known for her novels If He Had Been with Me and If Only I Had Told Her. Her books have gained particular popularity among young adults, especially within the BookTok community. Her stories often explore themes of love, loss, and missed opportunities.

Samantha Shannon

Samantha Shannon is a British writer and one of the most prominent figures in contemporary fantasy. Her best-known works include The Bone Season series, The Priory of the Orange Tree, and the Roots of Chaos universe. Her books have sold over one million copies and been translated into 28 languages. Her writing is characterized by expansive world-building, strong female characters, and richly layered fantasy settings.

The bookvibeZ festival is organized by Bookline and will take place on April 24–25, 2026, in Budapest at the Millenáris D building. Tickets include two-day festival passes, “bookworm” packages with evening concert access and merchandise, fan packages, single-day tickets for Friday and Saturday, as well as student festival passes. Ticket information and the detailed program are available on the event’s official website.







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