Day of the Dead: Meet Authors | Buy Books
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM
The Emporium Spooky Goods and More | Bangor, Maine
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with an evening of the darker side of literature.
This special author event will bring together horror writers, dark fiction writers, and paranormal writers for an intimate gathering celebrating the Day of the Dead.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet local authors, discover new books, purchase signed copies, and connect with writers whose work embraces both the eerie and the culturally meaningful.
Hosted at The Emporium Spooky Goods and More, the event is designed to complement the store’s unique atmosphere while creating a memorable the Day of the Dead experience for readers and fans of horror, paranormal fiction, folklore, and local storytelling.
The goal is to create an event that feels authentic, welcoming, and community-driven, while introducing attendees to talented Maine authors and giving them a reason to discover something new.
Event Highlights:
Horror, paranormal, and supernatural authors
Author meet-and-greets
Signed books available for purchase
Conversations about folklore, horror, the paranormal, culture, and death
Día de Muertos-inspired atmosphere and programming
Come celebrate the stories we carry with us—and the storytellers keeping them alive.
