Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit Luncheon

Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit Luncheon Indy’s beloved literary tradition raising funds for scholarships and educational programs, changing lives since 1981. Featuring today’s most celebrated authors.

Sells out every year. Hosted by the Christamore House Guild in support of Christamore House. Book and Author Benefit Luncheon will gather six national authors along with nearly 900 attendees comprised of mainly female leaders, volunteers and professionals for a luncheon event highlighting the writers and their new work. The novelists will share their personal account of their new release and approach to writing. Authors are available to sign book purchases. All patron book purchases, gifts and corporate underwriting donations are presented to the Francis Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund as well as other educational programs at the Christamore House. The event has raised over $2.6 Million dollars to provide scholarships to more than 900 students from the Indianapolis Haughville neighborhood pursuing undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and vocational training. A special guest patrons’ reception is held the evening prior to showcase the esteemed authors and their work with book signing throughout the evening.

05/26/2026

More than 900 guests.
A sold-out ballroom.
Sold-out book sales.
And over $158,000 raised for Christamore House scholarships and educational programs. ❤️

Thank you for making the 46th Annual Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit Luncheon such an unforgettable day.

We are so grateful to our incredible 2026 authors, Amy Jo Burns, Tiffany Crum, Maurene Goo, Terah Shelton Harris, and Rachel Hochhauser, for sharing your stories and spending the day with us.

Thank you as well to our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and every guest who continues to support the mission of Christamore House.

We are especially proud to congratulate Rayshai Scruggs, recipient of the 2026 Marge Kroeger Award, which honors a scholar who embodies a spirit of service, perseverance, and commitment to others.

Thank you for helping us continue a beloved Indianapolis tradition that celebrates literature, community, and opportunity. We hope to see you next year!

📸: Kirsten Wray Photography

05/02/2026
We are so grateful for the generous sponsors who make the Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit Luncheon possible.Your supp...
05/02/2026

We are so grateful for the generous sponsors who make the Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit Luncheon possible.

Your support helps provide scholarships and educational opportunities for the families served by Christamore House.

Thank you for your partnership, your generosity, and your commitment to our community.

🚨 Good news! We have had a few balcony seats open up! Email us at reservations@indybookandauthor.org to snag yours!🚨
03/25/2026

🚨 Good news! We have had a few balcony seats open up! Email us at [email protected] to snag yours!🚨

Our 2026 Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit lineup has earned extraordinary national and international recognition. 📚✨Th...
03/03/2026

Our 2026 Indianapolis Book & Author Benefit lineup has earned extraordinary national and international recognition. 📚✨

This year’s featured authors include selections from , , , , BBC Radio 2 Book Club, , and the Indie Next List — along with national bestselling authors and celebrated debut novels. We are honored to welcome this exceptional group to Indianapolis this April in support of Christamore House.

📚 Please plan to purchase your books through our official Christamore House event book bundle or at the luncheon, as book proceeds directly support scholarships and educational programs at Christamore House. 📚

— Lady Tremaine (debut novel; March 2026 Reese’s Book Club Pick)

— One & Only (Read with Jenna selection; Book of the Month; adult fiction debut)

— Wait for Me (Read with Jenna selection; Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick; Indie Next selection

— Where the Wildflowers Grow (national bestselling author; Indie Next selection; Indie bestseller; named one of Magazine’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026)

— This Story Might Save Your Life (debut novel; Book of the Month selection; BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick; LibraryReads selection)






Set your alarm! ⏰ Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 9:00am sharp! Last year the Indy Book and Author Benefit Lunche...
02/27/2026

Set your alarm! ⏰ Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 9:00am sharp! Last year the Indy Book and Author Benefit Luncheon sold out in less than 20 minutes- READY. SET. GO! 📚

02/19/2026

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02/04/2026

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Twice-widowed, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her two children, a priggish stepdaughter, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor. Fierce and determined, Ethel clings to the respectability her deceased husband’s title affords her, hoping it will secure her daughters’ future through marriage.

When a royal ball offers the chance to change everything, Ethel pursues an invitation for all three of her daughters—only to see her hopes fulfilled by the wrong one. As an engagement to the future king unfolds, Ethel discovers a sordid secret hidden in the depths of the royal family, forcing her to choose between the security she craves and the well-being of the stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn.

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Indianapolis, IN
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