Tarpon Springs will host its first book festival on Saturday.

The Gilded Page bookstore is teaming up with the Tarpon Springs Merchant Association to organize the event. More than 100 authors and artists will attend the gathering, which will include panel discussions and opportunities to meet the writers.

“We love books and we love bringing the community together over a shared love of books,” said Julie Bodwell, owner of The Gilded Page bookstore.

Among the authors Bodwell expects to attend:

• Sarah Penner
• Madeline Martin
• Eliza Knight
• Ivy Fairbanks
• L.L. Campbell
• LL Kirchner
• Annette Masters

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 on E. Court Street in Tarpon Springs. More information is available here.