It’s time again for the ever-popular Island Books Local Author Festival, to be held from 2-4 p.m. June 25.

Attendees can meet and greet some of the top writing talents in the region, sample their work, ask questions and even take home an autographed book. Those who visit all the author stations have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for their next visit.

Distinguished author guests include: literary novelist Rebecca Novelli, multi-genre author Pam Stucky, paranormal YA fiction writer Katie Jaros, Pacific NW historian Lynn Bragg, memoirist Daniel Leen, Civil War historian Nick Adams, health writer Jodi Sternoff Cohen, short story writers Doris Hill and Harriet Slye and YA romance novelist M.K. Harkins.

In addition to a great lineup, Island Books will have some drinks and snacks to share. For more, see www.mercerislandbooks.com.