Tucson Festival of Books

Lynn Painter (she/her/hers)


Lynn Painter is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author known for her witty and heartwarming romantic comedies, including "Fake Skating," her most recent book, “Better Than the Movies,” “The Do-Over,” “Mr. Wrong Number,” “The Love Wager,” “Betting on You,” and “Nothing Like the Movies.” She lives in Nebraska with her husband and energetic kids. When not writing, she’s likely watching rom-coms or enjoying an energy drink.

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Scheduled events:
The "Meet Cute" in Rom Coms
Rom coms center on humor and finding love in the face of obstacles, especially the uncertainty of whether girls will ever have their own "meet cute." These rom coms include a girl receiving love letters from the future, two K-pop stars dealing with scandal, fake dating, and bad boys with good hearts.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Kat Cho, Emiko Jean, Lynn Painter
Moderator: Kim Bussing
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Vanessa C. Moss, Attorney-at-Law, The Greg D. and Melanie S. McFarland Foundation
Fake Dating and Second Chances: YA Rom-Com
Lynn Painter is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of rom coms, including "Better Than the Movies," "Nothing Like the Movies," and "Fake Skating." Her books make readers laugh and swoon. She will share why she loves rom coms and the stories behind her recent best sellers, as well as answer questions from fans.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Lynn Painter
Moderator: Kait Waterhouse
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Vanessa C. Moss, Attorney-at-Law

Books:
Fake Skating
Teen
Simon and Schuster
September 2025
ISBN 9781665921268
448 pages
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Better Than the Movies
Teen
Simon and Schuster
July 2022
ISBN 9781534467637
384 pages
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