
The Twentynine Palms Book Festival 13-15 November 2026
The Twentynine Palms Book Festival invites readers, authors, publishers, and entertainment executives to discover fresh voices and original stories in one of California’s most unexpected literary destinations. Held during one of the desert’s most beautiful seasons—clear skies, warm days, cool evenings—the festival transforms the town into a walkable, multi-venue cultural experience. Programming includes author talks, readings, panels, workshops, and professional networking, with a growing emphasis on stories suited for film, television, and documentary adaptation.
For more information, contact Patick Zuchowicki Jucaud pz@thedesertgeneralstore.com

From Dust to Denim: Dressing the Desert Life
FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025 AT 10:30 AM
From durable canvas to iconic denim, early desert pioneers developed a practical, yet enduring style shaped by survival. This session explores how clothing reflects identity and environment, alongside the books and stories that capture this rugged chapter of desert life.

TIN TOWN READINGS
Held once a month in Tin Town 29, the Tin Town Readings is an intimate literary series dedicated to lifelong learning and local voices. The program features a mix of emerging and established authors and artists—many of them living in or writing about the Mojave Desert. Past guests include Deanne Stillman, Daniel Pyne, Cary Baker, Laila Lalami, and Jardine Libaire.
Saturday, 17 January 2026
Conversation between
Lisa Alvarez and Ruth Nolan
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Robert Landau
— presentation on the making of his newest book,
Art Deco
Saturday, 14 March 2026
One-on-one conversation between
Josh Jackson and Alicia Pike
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Conversation between
Stephanie Theobald and Rachel Resnick
on Stephanie’s new book,
Sex Drive

