A new festival, jointly organized by three local booksellers and celebrating all things romance, is coming to Decatur.

The inaugural LOVE Y’ALL book festival is set to take place Feb. 16 through Feb. 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Decatur. Organizers described the event as “Georgia’s first book festival celebrating love, diversity, and literature.”

“The festival will create an inclusive space for readers and authors to connect, engage in meaningful conversations, and celebrate the enchanting world of romance fiction,” stated officials. “With a diverse lineup of authors, books, discussions and panels, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for attendees who believe in the power of love stories.”

According to the festival’s website, the event will feature a lineup of more than 60 authors, panel discussions, book signings, author meet-and-greets and giveaways. Friday will be the kickoff of the festivities with one-of-a-kind experiences with authors that readers can sign up to attend, plus a scavenger hunt at Oakland Cemetery, high tea, karaoke, and a dinner with multiple New York Times bestselling authors, according to officials. Saturday and Sunday will feature panels, opening with a keynote conversation between authors Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Mariana Zapata, followed by book signings in the afternoon and evening, ending Sunday with a closing keynote delivered by author Tia Williams.

“All weekend long, esteemed authors from across the country, as well as local talents and vendors, will be gracing the festival, offering readers a chance to connect with their favorite writers and discover new voices,” stated organizers.

Festival organizers include booksellers from Brave + Kind Book Shop and Eagle Eye Book Shop, both located in Decatur.

“We believe that romance is a genre that has the power to transcend boundaries and touch hearts,” said Kim McNamara, festival organizer and owner of Read It Again Bookstore….