# Tucson Festival of Books

> Annual literary festival information and event details. (iPhone/iPad app by Star Publishing Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tucson-festival-of-books/id355559216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Star Publishing Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/355559219)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tucson-festival-of-books/id355559216/reviews.md

## What is Tucson Festival of Books?

The Tucson Festival of Books is Arizona's largest literary event, a celebration of literacy where favorite authors gather to speak about their work.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 14 and 15, 2026! Mark your calendars and save the date for this community-wide celebration of literature. As always the festival is free-of-charge for all attendees. 

All proceeds following the festival are donated to local non-profit organizations that support improved literacy in Southern Arizona. More than $2,000,000 has been donated since the festival began in 2009.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

## Key features

- Author appearances and talks
- Literary event information
- Community celebration of literacy
- Free admission
- Supports literacy non-profits

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tucson-festival-of-books/id355559216/reviews.md

### 5/5 — EZ Free Map &Register optional-donations  “Hummingbird” Friend 30$Tent&water &seats near Old Main

*2026-03-14, version 5.10*

EZ Free Map &Register optional-donations  “Hummingbird” Friend 30$Tent&water &seats near Old Main

### 5/5 — Fast, responsive, and thorough.

*2024-03-08*

This app has undergone noticeable improvements in the last few years: it is now functional, lacks glitches and lag, and has all the features one needs to ride the hype before the Festival.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2024-02-18*

App won’t let you add events to your calendar. Keeps telling me it’s because I haven’t given the app permission. Okay, but there’s no way to do that.

**Developer response:** The issue with calendar permissions has been fixed. Please make sure you have the latest version installed. Thanks.

### 2/5 — Genre, author sort is WACK

*2024-02-16*

You can no longer sort authors by genre. Also I cannot find the daily schedule. I mean, maybe there’s a way to do it? But it’s no longer intuitive. This version of the app is trash.

**Developer response:** Sorting authors by genre has been added. You’ll find the daily schedule under the tab called Events. Thanks.

### 1/5 — Couldn’t be more disappointed

*2023-03-01, version 5.0.5*

Very disorganized app.  Difficult to navigate.

### 2/5 — No info about, or link through to tickets

*2022-03-11*

Going just by this app, you would not even know that some of the events require ticketing.

**Developer response:** There are some events that accept tickets but they are not required.

### 1/5 — Every update gets worse

*2018-02-13*

Used to be a pretty good app. I mean, sure, it crashed a lot, but it was really useful. It let you compile a schedule of events for the weekend, categorized by author or genre. But then they chose to upgrade in he name of “improvement”. The problem was the update took away the only thing that was any good about it in the first place. With each year’s update it fails to bring back the one thing I truly want in it: the ability to make a convenient and searchable timeline of where and when the panels and signings are that I want to attend.  I’ve gone back to paper and pen, which sadly is an upgrade over this frustrating app.

**Developer response:** Hi Beren_Camlost, The app lets you add events to your calendar. Is that what you are wanting to do? If not, send me an email at mobile@tucsonfestivalofbooks.org so we can discuss. Thanks.

### 2/5 — There's no standalone map.

*2017-03-11, version 3.1.1*

A map is there, you can find any location when picked from the list, but you can't find what's near. Dumb.

### 2/5 — New app no longer has personal calendar?

*2017-03-02*

I have used this app in the past years to keep track of which events I am interested in seeing so I know where to go next. Suddenly the newest update no longer has a personal calendar? I can no longer flag what I might want to see and pull up my personalized list? That was the most important part of this app. I hope you will be adding that capability back into this new version!

### 2/5 — Tucson Festival of books

*2016-03-12*

I have been attending the festival Since 2009 and was excited to use the first app when it became available. I am sorry to say that each iteration has been a step backward in it's ability to make the festival available to the user. This year's app (2016) is almost useless in this respect unless you are interested in only one category of books. Two changes would dramatically impact the usefulness of the app: (1) the ability to view in landscape, as phones are much larger now, and (2) provision of a simple grid showing each day of the festival with the ability to touch a lecture to view detailed information.

## Frequently asked questions about Tucson Festival of Books

### What is the Tucson Festival of Books?

The Tucson Festival of Books is Arizona's largest literary event, bringing together favorite authors for talks and a celebration of literacy. It is held annually on the University of Arizona campus.

### Is there an admission fee for the Tucson Festival of Books?

No, the festival is completely free of charge for all attendees. This commitment to accessibility ensures everyone can participate in the celebration of literature.

### What is the purpose of the proceeds from the Tucson Festival of Books?

All proceeds generated following the festival are donated to local non-profit organizations dedicated to improving literacy in Southern Arizona. Over $2,000,000 has been donated since the festival's inception in 2009.

### When and where is the next Tucson Festival of Books?

The 2026 Tucson Festival of Books will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026, on the University of Arizona campus. Mark your calendars for this community-wide celebration.

### What devices support the Tucson Festival of Books app?

The app is designed for use on both iPhone and iPad devices, allowing a wide range of users to access festival information.

### How often is the Tucson Festival of Books app updated?

The app's latest version is 5.10, with the last update occurring on March 11, 2026. This indicates regular updates to ensure information is current.

### What is the age rating for the Tucson Festival of Books app?

The app has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. This rating helps parents and guardians make informed decisions about app usage.

### What do users think of the Tucson Festival of Books app?

The app has a rating of 3.6 stars from 5 ratings. While specific user sentiment is limited by the small number of reviews, the rating suggests a generally positive but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.10 — 2026-03-11

* Bug fixes

### 5.9 — 2026-03-03

* Changed Calendar permissions from Full Access to just Write Only
* Text style changes

### 5.8 — 2026-02-23

* Small changes to the overall map search

### 5.7 — 2026-02-16

* Tweaks to map locations
* Improved list sorting
* Push alerts added

### 5.6 — 2026-02-07

* Improved the display of locations on the map
* Added venue, exhibitor and vendor search to the overall map
* Bug fixes

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