Join us for a reception and book sales and signing event at The Riv! Coffee, tea, and sweets are complementary—or grab something refreshing at the bar.

Come celebrate our published Island authors, including Najla Ali, Dianne Avey, Dana & Bob Gerstlauer, Joy Ng, Belen Schneider, Marg Schuler, Eve Whittall, and Penne Wilson-Gailer, who will be on hand to sell and sign their books. 

It’s not too early to start stocking up on gifts for the holidays, and what could be a more perfect gift than a personally signed book from an Islander? Thank you for supporting our literary talent!

Also, we’re thrilled to relaunch The Islander, Anderson Island’s own arts journal, which has been publishing since 2021. 

The Autumn 2025 edition features artworks, writing, poetry, and features from 41 Island artists, along with arts news, event photos, and even a puzzle on the last page. 

The issue will debut at the event and is available for $15. Proceeds fund our scholarship program and other programming. Limited copies are available, so come pick yours up—they make a great gift too.

Many creatives who are celebrated in the issue will be on hand.