Hey everyone! I’m Amanda, born in central Maine and now live near Bangor. I attended the festival last year and had so much fun that I can’t wait to be more involved this year!

I’ve been a bookstagrammer and social media book reviewer for 6 years now. I’m a lifelong reader and I will read absolutely EVERYTHING but my favorites are literary fiction, memoirs, and true crime. 

When I’m not reading (which is hard not to - audiobooks fill in all gaps when I can’t read physically) I’m hanging with my kids and carting them to sports events all year long. During the school year I’m a substitute teacher! I’m obsessed with reality tv, a major foodie, and any and everything true crime. Can’t wait to meet you all and chat books all day long!

Hi, I’m Fiona, the face behind @shemainelyreads. I currently live in central Maine and have called this beautiful state home for most of my life.

I’m primarily a romance reader, but I love to bounce between genres (everything except horror since I’m a total scaredy cat). My favorite tropes are found family and forced proximity. I’m so excited to discover new books to pile onto my never-ending TBR at this event.

A few fun facts about me:
- I’m actually allergic to the sun.
- I’m completely hooked on Love Island USA and always open to recommendations if you have a new show I should binge.
- I love to travel and just returned from a road trip exploring parts of Canada.

I can’t wait to attend a book festival practically in my own backyard!