Historically Hip Author Fair

About this event

Stock Up on Books - Share the gift of reading this holiday season! The Historically Hip Local Author Fair features Authors and many Books! The Historically Hip Local Author Fair (HHLAF) , hosted by the Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA) , the Issaquah Library, and the Friends of Issaquah Library, is a one-day event for local book authors to sell their physical books directly to the public. You’ll find books for adults, teens, and kids in a variety of genres, perfect for gift-giving or your own winter reading! On November 29, 12 pm - 3 pm - Discover new reads and new authors in Downtown Issaquah. There is plenty of free parking and holiday shopping awaits at the Historic Shell Holiday Shop, the Historically Hip Artisan Market, and local boutique shops. This is a free community event and open to all ages. Click here for information on being a featured author. 2025 Authors • Adrienne Ross Scanlan - Nature Writing and Memoir • Anna Liota - Health and Fitness • Baily Noal - Romance • Brent Archer - Romance • Charles McCrone - Sci Fi/Fantasy • Christina Braver - Romance • Chuck Cosson - General Fiction • E. L. Roux - Romance • Gail Folkins - Memoir/Nonfiction History • Guy Morris - Mystery/Adventure • Katie Monohan - Romance/Sci Fi/Fantasy • Keith Wiley - Sci Fi/Fantasy • Kimberly Wheelock - Mystery, Thriller • K. L. Parsons - Romance • Leah Cutter - Sci Fi/Fantasy • Lia Duchaine - Romance • Michael King - Memoir • Mike Cressy - Children's Book • Ms D Riter - Mystery Novella • R. K. Devon - Romantasy • Rishi & Samvit Kulathumani - Non-Fiction/Other • Samantha Jon - General Fiction/Romance • Sandi Hull - Children's Book • Sarah Blum - Memoir • Terrel Lefferts - General Fiction • Thomas Anderson - Children's Book Past Authors Include: Debra Borchert Christina Braver Tina Brake Jackie Branagh Landon Jesse Campbell David Clelland Chuck Cosson Rick Fogel Gail Folkins Lynne Hancock Pearson Randolph Harrison Saira Khan Janice King Cyrus Krohn Jackie Kang Cheryl Landes Terrel Lefferts Renee Beauregard Lute Jeanne Matthews Jennifer Morhaime Charles McCrone Sandy McCormack Eva Moon David Moore Stephen E. Murphy Jennifer Nilson Nicole Perriella-Rehmke Lynne Pearson Fred Poyner IV Melinda Rossi Richard Sanford Ronald Shulz Gary Schwartz Lisa Sellge Peter Stockwell Larry Thomas Kelly Vincent Elizabeth Vincinguerra Marcel Waldman Keith Wiley Rita Wirkala Joyce Yarrow Also, visit local artist pop-up holiday shops in historic downtown Issaquah! Your gift-giving ideas have been solved! In addition to the Downtown shops and the Historic Shell Holiday Shop at 232 Front Street N., the Historically Hip Artisan Market returns at Pickles Playland, 11-4pm – November 28th, 29th, 30th: December 13th and 14th. Leather handbags, cashmere scarfs, paper art, book & cards, candles, body oils, dishes, glass, wools, wood ornaments, jewelry, paintings and other handmade crafts will be available to purchase for family, friends and loved ones. Art varies by location and day.

From Downtown Issaquah Association