Saturday, February 6, 2027
Murray Center, Mission Viejo, CA
A day of sweet romcom authors, a room full of book lovers, and our favorite subject: books.
Grab your gals. Bring your TBR.
Galentine’s Book Bash is a free afternoon with a panel of sweet romcom authors and a room full of readers who love the same books you do. There will be paperbacks for sale, a book signing, meet and greets, games, giveaways, and more.
Your day at a glance
The Day
10:00 to 11:30
Reader Mingle
A casual hangout for closed door romcom readers. Meet, talk, join a reel or two (if you want!), and swap recs, hugs, or both.
11:30 to 1:30
Author Speed Dating
Grab your Mendocino Farms boxed lunch (or bring your own) and settle in at a table. Every 15 minutes the authors rotate to a new table, and each round brings a new table talk topic to chat about together. Six rounds, six topics, plenty of swoon.
2:00 to 4:00
Panel & Signing
The main event! Author Q&A, games, giveaways, and a book signing. Shop paperbacks from every author and get them signed on the spot.
Evening
After-Party
After-party plans coming soon. Join the newsletter so you hear first.
Join the newsletterTickets & Extras
Free to come. Fun extras if you want them.
Galentine’s is free. Always has been, always will be. Register so we know you’re coming, then add any extras you’d like, all in one spot.
Boxed Lunch
A Mendocino Farms boxed lunch, ready and waiting so you can spend lunch with the authors instead of in line.
[PRICE] · Order by [DATE]
2027 Tote Bag
This year’s tote wears our brand new logo. Every bit of profit goes back into Galentine’s programming.
[PRICE] · Pick up at the event
Signed Book Preorders
Every author’s books are up for preorder, signed and waiting for you on event day. New releases, old favorites, the whole backlist.
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Heads up, book lovers! Each author brings just three titles to sell at the signing. Want a different one signed? Preorder it and it’ll be waiting for you.
Coming from out of town?
Plan Your Visit
Murray Center · 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Where to Stay
Comfy hotels around Mission Viejo and Orange County, all a short drive from the Murray Center.
See nearby hotelsWhere to Eat
Our handpicked list of nearby spots for coffee before the mingle or a bite after the signing.
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FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes! Galentine’s is free and always will be. Lunch, totes, and books are optional extras.
Do I have to buy the boxed lunch?
Nope. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch and still join in on Author Speed Dating.
What if the book I want isn’t for sale at the event?
Each author brings three titles to sell on site. Preorder any other title ahead of time and it’ll be signed and waiting for you.
What kind of books do the authors write?
Sweet, closed door romantic comedies. All the swoons, all the laughs.