Luvvanova Bookfest 2026 | Literaturfestival für Romance, Romantasy & BookTok-Fans

Over 20 top national and international female authors across 4 stages, community events, panels, and workshops. No small talk. Just romance—live and authentic.

The Luvvanova Bookfest is Germany’s first New Romance literary festival. Over 20 authors will connect with readers and the BookTok and Bookstagram communities. No stuffy literary event, no crowds in stuffy exhibition halls. Here, New Romance, Romantasy, and Dark Romance meet a summer open-air vibe, with big emotions, powerful voices, and a community that doesn’t just consume stories—it lives them.

This isn’t a festival you can just take home with you. It’s one you have to experience in person.

📍 Location: Satzvey Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia
📅 Date: September 5, 2026
⏰ Times: Doors open at 11 a.m. | Festival program from 1 p.m. to around midnight
🔞 Minimum age: 18 and older

💜 Lineup

• K.M. Moronova– NYT and SPIEGEL bestselling author (No. 1) · Dark Romance / Military Romance
• Kyra Groh– #1 SPIEGEL bestselling author · New Adult Romance (Small Town)
• Sarah Sprinz– SPIEGEL bestselling author (multiple No. 1s) · New Adult Romance
• Beril Kehribar– #1 SPIEGEL bestselling author · Dark Fantasy / Romantasy
• Maren Vivien Haase– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author (including #1) · New Adult Romance
• Ayla Dade– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · New Adult Romance (High Society)
• Antonia Wesseling– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · Drama Romance
• Merit Niemeitz– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · New Adult / Dark Academia Fantasy
• Elle Ellis– SPIEGEL bestselling author · Romantic Suspense / New Adult
• Kristina Moninger– #1 SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · New Adult / Contemporary Romance
• Laura Labas– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · Romantasy / Dark Academia Fantasy
• Ronja Madeleine– #1 SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · New Adult / Sports Romance
• Penny Juniper– SPIEGEL Bestseller (No. 4) · Paranormal Fantasy Romance with Humor
• Becca S. Hale– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author (No. 2) · Romantasy / Fantasy
• Inka Lindberg– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author · New Adult Romance (Own Voice, queer)
• Lara Holthaus– SPIEGEL Bestselling Author (successful duology) · New Adult / High Society Romance
• Selina Mae– New Adult Romance
• Linda Schipp– New Adult Romance
• Julia Pauss– Dark Fantasy Romance / Romantasy
• Juli Dorne– Romantasy
• Tonia Krüger– New Adult Contemporary Romance

💫 Who is the Luvvanova Bookfest for?

It’s for you if...

• you love New Romance
• you’re completely immersed in Romantasy
• you’re all about Dark Romance vibes
• you don’t just scroll through Booktok & Bookstagram—you live and breathe them
• you want to be able to say later, “I was there at the very first Luvvanova Bookfest.”

💖 Why you don’t want to miss this

Because otherwise, you’ll just see the Stories later. The videos. The quotes. The “Wish you were here” moments.

• Authors you love and will love
• Readings where the room falls silent because everyone is moved
• Panels that stay with you for days afterward
• Book signings, conversations, and encounters that stay with you
• A community that instantly understands why books are more than just a hobby

⚔️Side Events

Between readings, there’s plenty to discover at the castle.

• Book signings: Get your favorite books signed and meet your favorite authors in person
• Empowerment with Romantasy Energy: Learn the art of sword fighting and archeryonthe castle lawn
• Self-Publishing Services with Books on Demand: for anyone who writes or plans to write
• Bookish Shops: Pop-up bookstore and plenty of booths with book merchandise and accessories for Romantasy fans
• Tattoo Artist: Make the day unforgettable with a lasting memento
• Afterparty with DJ sets: Let’s wrap up the day together long after the sun has set

🎟️ Ticket Information

Your ticket grants you access to the festival grounds and the program offerings corresponding to your ticket category (Early Bird / Standard / VIP).

• SOLD OUT Early Bird:limited availability & lower price for early birds
• SOLD OUT VIP:up-close access, exclusive areas, and special goodies
• LIMITED TICKETS Standard:the complete festival experience

ℹ️ Important information for your visit

• The festival takes place both indoors and outdoors—dress appropriately
• The castle is historic and therefore not fully accessible
• Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site

You can find all the important information (schedule, directions, program highlights) on the website www.luvvanova.de