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Aug 30, 2022

The National Book Festival Is Back IRL This Weekend. Here’s What To Expect.

With headliners like Nick Offerman and Janelle Monáe, the Library of Congress-hosted event is set to draw thousands of attendees.

Jun 11, 2021

The National Book Festival Returns With A Mix Of In-Person And Virtual Events

Programming for the 10-day festival features Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Roxane Gay, Kazuo Ishiguro, and actor Michael J. Fox.

Sep 14, 2020

How To Make The Most Of The Virtual National Book Festival

In its reimagined format, the festival will span three days and feature more than 120 authors.

Aug 12, 2020

The National Book Festival Is Going Virtual This Year. Here’s How You Can Watch It

The annual festival will feature more than 100 different authors and artists in virtual events Sept. 25-27.

Aug 28, 2019

With More Than 140 Speakers At The National Book Festival, Here’s A Handy Guide

The Library of Congress’s annual convention of authors and book lovers returns to D.C.’s convention center on Saturday, August 31.

Jul 25, 2019

The National Book Festival Is Adding On A Series Of Literary Events

At the first event in September, Neil Patrick Harris will share his new book for middle schoolers.

May 10, 2019

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Among Speakers At This Year’s National Book Festival

Get your cheeky RBG merch ready.

Aug 27, 2018

How To Make The Most Of The 2018 National Book Festival

The 18th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival is on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Aug 31, 2015

Page and Perspective: A National Book Festival For the Ages

It is the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress.

Mar 12, 2015

The National Book Festival Will Once Again Be Held At The Washington Convention Center

On Labor Day weekend this year.

 
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