November 13-14, 2026
Horseshoe Las Vegas
TICKETS OPEN IN
At 12pm Central on Wednesday, April 1
November 13-14, 2026
Horseshoe Las Vegas
TICKETS OPEN IN
Reader Nation
at a glance
Tickets
Reader Nation offers an unforgettable experience for book lovers at any budget. Every attendee starts with a free ticket, which includes access to our all-day book signing and panels.
For those who want a little more, you can upgrade to VIP at checkout. VIP readers enjoy early access to Saturday's signing expo, a guaranteed spot to meet Andy Weir, a curated Swag Bag filled with themed goodies and books, plus exclusive Friday and Saturday evening experiences designed for meaningful, one-on-one connections with authors and fellow readers.
Tickets open in Spring 2026.
Author lineup
Dive into the incredible lineup of 200 authors attending Reader Nation!
Meet authors from every genre: romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and more.
Full lineup to be announced in Spring 2026.
Schedule
Reader Nation centers around a full-day, multi-genre signing expo on Saturday.
Throughout the day, attendees can also enjoy panels across all genres, get hands-on with DIY bookish crafts, win raffles, play bookish bingo, and say yes to a blind date with a book.
For VIP ticket holders, the experience begins Friday evening with Andy Weir’s keynote followed by a special screening of Indie Author: A Documentary for All Who Dare to Dream, and closes out Saturday night with an intimate book club–style evening designed for deeper reader–author connection.
Pre-order books
Use our first-of-its-kind platform, The Signing Store, to pre-order books from attending authors and have them waiting for you at the venue.
One simple checkout, zero hassle.
Pre-orders open August 1st.
Plan your visit
Reader Nation takes place in The Event Center at the Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Get some of the best prices you’ll find in the city with our exclusive room block code.
FAQs
Questions?
Explore our FAQ page to see schedule details, ticket options, tips for connecting with fellow readers, and how to make the most of the event.
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