Worldcon 2025 is seeking books for its “freebies lounge,” an area where convention attendees can hang out and find new (to them) tales of science fiction and fantasy. The convention takes place August 13-17, 2025. The 87th Worldcon will be held at the Seattle Convention Center. Expected attendance is between 5,000 and 10,000 (the Worldcon 2024 had 7,000+ attendees).

The convention’s centrally-located “Freebies Lounge” is being touted as a place for discovering new authors.

Seattle Worldcon is actively seeking book donations from traditional publishers, small publishers, and self-published authors. Publishers and authors are encouraged to donate new releases or backlist items.

Books should be in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres, adjacent historical fiction, or nonfiction relevant to SFF readers. Adult, young adult, middle-grade, children’s books, and graphic novels are all welcome.

Books can be shipped to the convention organizers prior to convention dates. Limited pickup in the Seattle area may be available. Authors or publishers attending Worldcon can drop books off at the Freebies Lounge during the event.

For more information or to request the shipping address, contact Freebies@seattlein2025.org.

To learn more about Worldcon 2025, go to https://seattlein2025.org/