Romance lovers, join us in Milwaukee for a wintry romance book signing on December 5th at The Emerald! 

We're celebrating love with an all-day signing and small business market with 30+ romance authors, 12+ small businesses, and more to be announced! Come shop for the holidays, support local businesses and creators, get your books signed by your favorite authors (and discover some new ones!) with your friends.

Stay tuned here and on Instagram @thirstbooks to see what authors are joining us in Milwaukee!

Schedule of Events:

The day begins at 10AM for our VIP Reader ticket holders with early entry to the signing hall and market. Doors open for Reader ticket holders at 11AM and will be open until 4pm.

Throughout the day there will be raffles and giveaways from Thirst Books and our small business market vendors, and the bar will be open for beverage purchases! 

Tickets:
We have two ticket levels, Readers and VIP Readers. 

Reader ticket

Event admission from 11AM -4PM, a swag bag, and one free raffle ticket. 

Early Bird: $20 (ends 9/30/2026)

Regular: $40

VIP Reader ticket

Early access event admission from 10AM - 4PM, an upgraded swag bag with exclusive merch, VIP lanyard, and a free drink ticket. 

Early Bird: $60 (ends 9/30/2026)

Regular: $80

Are you an author interested in signing? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/uRDLyfnRE5JmZBEp6 

Are you a vendor interested in vending? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/a2yLrgMczsPCnGgT7 

About the Venue:
The Emerald is an 11,000 square foot event space in Milwaukee's suburb West Allis with a cash bar. Our authors will have a special green room to take breaks as needed (we'll also feed you)!

Hotel Block: Info to come soon!

Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.