The 27th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival happens March 7 at the Fort Myers Regional Library. More than two dozen authors will participate in the free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The outdoor gathering at 2450 First St. draws thousands of readers each year. Attendees will meet writers, hear stories from behind the scenes, and get books signed. It’s a chance for book lovers to connect with the people who create the stories they love.
This year’s lineup includes Wally Lamb and Brad Thor. Other authors taking part are Sarah Pekkanen, Kristen Harmel, and Lisa Wingate…