BookCon 2026 | STORIES THAT COME TO LIFE IN REAL TIME. WHERE FANS MEET THE MINDS BEHIND THE PAGES. A PLAYGROUND FOR READERS, CREATORS, AND IDEAS. PANELS. SIGNINGS. EXPERIENCES THAT FEEL PERSONAL. WHERE POP CULTURE AND LITERATURE COLLIDE. DISCOVERY, CONNECTION, AND NONSTOP ENERGY. A WEEKEND WHERE STORIES STEP OFF THE PAGE. THE SPACE WHERE READERS BECOME PART OF THE STORY.
BookCon emerged as a response to something readers had been wanting for years: a space where they could engage directly with the stories and the people behind them. Evolving from the industry-focused BookExpo, BookCon opened the doors to a wider audience, transforming into a reader-driven event that celebrates not just books, but the experience of storytelling itself. Over time, it has grown into a major gathering where fans, authors, and creators come together in one shared space.
Unlike traditional book fairs, BookCon thrives on interaction. It’s a place where readers don’t just browse, they participate. Panels, live interviews, book signings, and fan-driven discussions fill the event with energy. It creates an environment where stories are not only read but talked about, questioned, and experienced in real time.
The 2026 edition continues to highlight the evolving relationship between readers and storytelling. It reflects a world where audiences are more engaged than ever, shaping conversations, trends, and the way stories are shared. BookCon stands as a space where creativity meets community, and where every voice has the chance to be heard.
Exhibitors from across the publishing world take part, including major publishers, independent authors, media platforms, and creative brands. The event floor becomes a hub of discovery, where new ideas are introduced, connections are built, and stories find their audience..
Amid this high-energy and interactive setting, Kravitz and Sons is proud to join BookCon 2026. We’re excited to exhibit Sorry, But Human’s Are Fucked: Climate Change from Human Limitations by David L. Hawk, a thought-provoking work that confronts the urgency of climate change through the lens of human limitations and long-standing environmental neglect. The book explores how human actions, shaped over time, have led to a path that may be difficult to reverse, raising the question of whether meaningful change is still possible.
This work presents a perspective grounded in historical observations and scientific concerns, drawing from early discoveries about environmental deterioration and the long-term effects of industrialization. In a space driven by engagement and discovery, the book brings forward ideas that challenge readers to reflect, question, and reconsider the direction humanity is heading.
A Lifetime of Questioning Systems and Challenging Norms
David L. Hawk brings a deeply experienced and unconventional voice to the conversation. With a background that spans engineering, architecture, city planning, and systems sciences, his work reflects decades of studying how human systems operate and where they fail. His academic journey, including a doctorate from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, shaped his approach to examining complex global issues.
Throughout his career, Hawk has not hesitated to challenge widely accepted beliefs. His teachings on climate change consequences often placed him at odds with institutions, yet they also inspired students and academic discussions that pushed beyond traditional thinking. His writing carries that same energy, grounded in research, shaped by experience, and driven by a willingness to question what others may accept without hesitation.
Understanding the Consequences We Created
This book presents climate change not just as an environmental issue, but as a direct outcome of human decisions made over time. It traces concerns back to early scientific observations, including the work of Eunice Foot in the 1800s, who first identified the potential dangers of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These early warnings set the stage for what would later become a global crisis.
It also reflects on the work of scientists like James Black, who highlighted the long-term risks associated with continued industrial activity. These insights are connected to Hawk’s own research, where he examined how systems of governance, business practices, and human priorities have contributed to environmental decline. The book does not simply list problems but instead builds a narrative around how these issues developed and why they persist.
Readers are invited to consider the deeper question behind it all: not just whether humans are willing to change, but whether change is still realistically possible. The discussion moves through scientific context, historical developments, and human behavior, creating a picture that feels both grounded and unsettling in its honesty.
Facing Reality and Moving Forward
This is not a book that avoids difficult conversations. It speaks directly to readers who are ready to look at climate change beyond surface-level discussions and consider the long-term implications of human action. It encourages reflection, not through exaggeration, but through a steady presentation of ideas that connect past decisions to present consequences.
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