That’s what Third Coast founder Mike O’Brien said when asked about his thoughts on the first festival – thousands of people seemingly agreed with him, showing up at the festival to meet their favorite authors, get some books signed, and support an incredible cause.
The Third Coast Author & Book Festival is an extraordinary experience – the ultimate vacation for a reader, or an incredible day trip for a local literature lover.
In beautiful Lake Michigan beachtown Grand Haven, home of one of Michigan’s most beautiful lighthouses, one of Michigan’s most breathtaking sunsets, and some of Michigan’s friendliest people, come join fellow book lovers as you explore the town while meeting your favorite authors.
Grand Haven is home to numerous book stores, from stores where you can brand new, hot off the printing press novels and used book stores like the Book Cellar, where you’ll immediately be greeted by some of the friendliest book fanatics in the world, there are immeasurable opportunities for book shopping in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Legendary author and storyteller Frank L. Baum, who wrote the classic The Wizard of Oz, spent his summers in his writing cottage, just south of Grand Haven. Many fans and Michiganders believe the land of Oz to be inspired by the beauty of Michigan’s western Lakeshore: The Third Coast.
The final reason is looking you right in the face! The Third Coast Author & Book Festival draws some of the world’s biggest authors to beautiful beach town Grand Haven. Third Coast definitely furthers Grand Haven’s reputation as the “Literary Capital of the Lakes.”
Held in BEAUTIFUL BEACH TOWN GRAND HAVEN, the Third Coast Author & Book Festival is a reader’s dream. The PERFECT vacation for book fanatics, or day trip for local literature lovers. Spend your day meeting your favorite national and local authors at local businessess and shops, watching author panels at the Central Park Auditorium, and relaxing in the ultimate beach town.
In the Grand Haven Area, you’ll discover one of the most genuine, relaxed four-season vacation destinations on Earth. Where the people make you feel like you belong, the natural beauty asks you to stare in awe and the diverse mix of annual area events creates family traditions and memories celebrated for years to come.
