Following the growing success of the first two editions (about 5,000 attendees last year), on the occasion of Bookcity Milano 2026, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 Books Friends Forever returns to BASE Milano with an even broader offering.
Open to the discovery of new literary universes
Between bookclubs, reading parties, book parties, creative workshops and meetings followed by long signings, Books Friends Forever presents itself as a pathway to deepen one’s passions and, at the same time, to open up to the discovery of new literary universes.
On the BFF stage will stand authors, creators, and artists who are very diverse from one another: one of the distinctive features of the initiative is the promotion of the plurality of reading tastes. Through original formats, which involve audience participation, BFF thus presents itself as an opportunity, open to everyone, designed to go beyond screens and to valorize in-person experiences.
For this third edition as well, participants will have available, in addition to various gadgets, a bookish space and a photo booth area for selfies, videos and live content. There will also be zones dedicated to reading and to relaxation, together with a lounge area reserved for parents and companions.
And here is the full program of BFF 2026:
Saturday, November 28
10:30 – Room 1400
We Judge the Most Insufferable Characters in Literature
A book club (followed by a reading party) curated by Ilenia Zodiaco and Jolanda Di Virgilio
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1:30 PM – Room 1400
The Daphne Library Book Party
A special afternoon of themed games, with Megi Bulla, a content creator and curator of the series named after her project, The Daphne Library
From TikTok to library shelves: Megi Bulla celebrates three years of her publishing project, The Daphne Library (in collaboration with Rizzoli), and does so by directly involving readers. On the occasion of the third edition of BFF, the audience will first be invited to anonymously submit a question for Megi (about fantasy, romance, or reading in general, or more specifically about the releases and behind-the-scenes of the imprint), which she will answer as many questions as possible. Afterwards, event participants will be divided into groups to take part in a series of themed games designed by the creator herself. Before the final signing, the imprint’s curator will make a preview announcement…
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5:00 – Room 1400
What will tomorrow’s romance look like?
Four authors imagine the evolution of one of the most beloved narrative genres
What are the new trends in romance, a narrative genre rich in subgenres, in constant evolution and capable of attracting an intergenerational audience (and still growing)? On the BFF stage, they discuss it with the writers Valentina Ferraro (author of Falling, Magazzini Salani), Carrie Leighton (author of Unfair play – Ultimo tempo, Magazzini Salani) and Martina Lilac (formerly popular on Wattpad and now in bookstores with Trust me – Oltre il passato, Magazzini Salani). The discussion is moderated by writer and content creator Cristina Chiperi (whose latest book is Across the Milky way, Mondadori).
Following this, the signing session.
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6:30 PM – Room 1400
How to write a bestseller today?
The secrets of two much-loved authors, Francesca Giannone and Felicia Kingsley
Followed by the signing session.
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Sunday, November 29
10:30 – Room 1400
Paper Lanterns: when books light up our path
A book club (followed by a literary swap party) curated by Francesca Crescentini (Tegamini) and Jolanda Di Virgilio
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12 – Room 1400
The Thousand Lives of Romance
Four authors talk about their passion for one of the most appreciated genres
Ellie B. Luin, author of Wysteria Wood 2, Hazel Riley (in bookstores with Santa, I did something bad – The Romance Advent Calendar, written with Stefania S.), Charlotte Rose, author of Pearls & Blood, and Lyra Sunrise, author of Twist of Fate 2, share their latest stories. Moderated by Linda Poncetta, editor at Sperling & Kupfer, the publisher of romance by these four authors.
Followed by the signing session.
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2:30 PM – Room 1400
Build (and gift) your “friendship bookmarks”
A free workshop to learn how to make them
Have you ever received a “friendship bracelet” as a gift? Then you know what it feels like… With the help of Carmelo Romano (@timidalibreriadelriccio), in bookstores for Fabbri with The Water Weaver, now it is time to discover, and learn to create, the “friendship bookmarks,” special bookmarks made of letters and colored beads. Participants in the BFF free workshop will be able to choose whether to form words or simply decorate as they wish. Of course, it is suggested to invite a dear friend to swap the bookmark with you.
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