The New England Book Ball
Luxury meets the world of words at this high-end book signing extravaganza followed by an optional fine dining ball!
The 2026 New England Book Ball was a huge success! Thank you to all our amazing attendees, authors, and vendors for making the first annual event an unforgettable experience. Your enthusiasm and support made this event truly special.
✨ Get ready for an enchanting 2027 event! ✨
Stay tuned to our newsletter and social media for exciting announcements about The Queen of Hearts Masquerade coming in 2027!
A magical weekend celebration for book lovers!
Bring a friend or two on a bucket list destination and come to the first annual New England Book Ball! With over A variety of romance authors and 5 fun and unique vendors, this is sure to be a dream weekend for any reader!
Being one of the most sought after resorts in New England, the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa has extended a discounted room rate to attendees. Call and mention the Book Ball for your room discount.
The Author Expo runs from 11AM–5PM (VIP entry at 10:30AM) with author meet & greets and shopping. Panels & games run from 3–5PM. The Pre-Glam Party is 5:30–7PM, followed by the Dinner Ball from 7–11PM (VIP 6:30PM) with fine dining, music, mingling with authors, and Cover Competition Awards.
VIP attendees enjoy an exclusive Yankee Bookswap from 9:30–11AM. The Author Expo runs from 11AM–3PM for last-minute shopping and author visits. Panels & games run from 1–3PM with raffle winners announced at 3PM. 100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families and schools living with autism.
🍳 A lovely breakfast buffet is offered at the hotel for approximately $30 per person.
Romance Author & Publisher — Marilynn Harper is a mother of three who has been writing for almost two decades. Having published her first trilogy during quarantine, she has found her calling and passion in the written word.
While the majority of her work is romance, she also writes children's rhyming books and poetry for kids with autism—a cause close to her heart, which is why 100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation.
Before directing her visions into writing, Marilynn devoted her time to helping women over 30 with weight-loss and confidence boosting as a mindset coach. Now, she's bringing that same dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for readers and authors at the New England Book Ball.
Everything you need to know for an amazing weekend!
Discounted Room Rates Available!
Special rates extended to attendees at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Sharing a room is recommended!
View Hotel Details →A lovely breakfast buffet is offered at the hotel for approximately $30 per person.
100% of raffle proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Foundation supporting families and schools living with autism.
Partner with us to create an unforgettable experience!
The New England Book Ball brings together 50+ romance and fantasy authors, 5 unique vendors, and hundreds of passionate readers for a magical weekend experience. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with an engaged, book-loving audience in an elegant, memorable setting.
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TBD 2026 (Weekend)
Saturday 11AM - Sunday 4PM
