Join authors from the National Book Festival, live online beginning Monday, Sept. 19.
National Book Festival
On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Library of Congress hosts its 5th annual National Book Festival. Held on the National Mall, between Seventh and 14th streets, the festival features readings and signings from more than 80 acclaimed authors.
Free and open to the public, the National Book Festival includes pavilions devoted to "Fiction & Fantasy," "Mysteries & Thrillers," "History & Biography," "Children," "Teens & Children," "Poetry," and "Home & Family." Favorite children's book characters will also be on hand to celebrate the joys of reading. Details on the Festival
From the Library of Congress
Welcome From the Library of Congress List of Participating Authors Printable Festival Map (PDF) Pavilions and Book Signing Schedules More on the National Book Festival From Book World
Fall Books Preview Book World highlights the season's most anticipated titles in fiction and non-fiction. More in Book World
Printable Festival Map (PDF) Pavilions and Book Signing Schedules More on the National Book Festival From Book World
Fall Books Preview Book World highlights the season's most anticipated titles in fiction and non-fiction. More in Book World
More on the National Book Festival From Book World
Fall Books Preview Book World highlights the season's most anticipated titles in fiction and non-fiction. More in Book World
More in Book World
Tuesday, September 20
David Baldacci, 11 a.m. ET
Thriller writer and children's author
Dana Gioia, 1 ET
Poet and National Endowment for the Arts chairman
Diana Gabaldon, 2 ET
Novelist and author of the Outlander series
Wednesday, September 21
Andrea Mitchell, 11 a.m ET
Broadcast journalist and author of "Talking Back"
R.L. Stine, 2 ET
Children's author and literacy advocate
Karin Slaughter, 3 p.m. ET
Author of the Grant County series
Thursday, September 22
Judith Warner, noon ET
Biographer and author of "Perfect Madness"
John Feinstein, 2 p.m. ET
Sports commentator and author of "Last Shot: A Final Four Mystery"
Sandra Brown, 3 p.m. ET
Mystery writer, author of "Chill Factor"
