Graphic novelist Dave Roman ( “Astronaut Academy” and “Astronaut Academy: Re-Entry” ) recently paid a visit to Gaithersburg Elementary School 3rd, 4th and 5th graders during which he talked about comics and his next project and provided advice to kids who like to draw. While there, he… Continue Reading
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Laureate for Irish Fiction Anne Enright Talks Gay Marriage, Writing about Family, and Being a Female Author in Ireland
by Megan Wessell Megan blogs about books at A Bookish Affair. As far as Gaithersburg Book Festival 2015 featured authors go, Anne Enright almost wins the award for the author who will be traveling the furthest. She hails from Ireland. As excited as we are to have an author come… Continue Reading
Adam Rubin Talks Tacos, Pizza, Dragons and Squirrels… (and sometimes, he talks too much about China!)
My daughter and I love tacos. So when I saw “Dragons Love Tacos” on a bookstore shelf, it was an immediate purchase. It quickly became one of my daughter’s favorite reads, for both the funny storyline (I won’t spoil it, but let’s just… Continue Reading
An Evening with Jeffery Deaver
Mark your calendar to spend an evening with one of the best-selling authors in the world. The Gaithersburg Book Festival and Friends of the Library/Montgomery County are happy to announce An Evening With Jeffery Deaver on April 16 at the Bethesda Library from 7-9pm. Deaver has topped best-seller… Continue Reading
David O. Stewart talks James Madison & What 3 Historical Figures He’d Want With Him on a Desert Island
by Megan Wessell Megan blogs about books at A Bookish Affair . When it comes to Founding Fathers, poor James Madison is often overlooked! Think about how many books have written about the likes of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson recently. Poor Madison… Continue Reading
Sarah McCoy talks dual narratives, Skyping with book clubs & going without showers
I met Sarah McCoy for the first time at the 2012 Gaithersburg Book Festival. She was there promoting her new-at-that-time book, “The Baker’s Daughter,” which The New York Daily News called “intricate and delicious.” I remember thinking she looked so young to already… Continue Reading
Talking — and Writing about — Politics
Have you ever been engaged in a political conversation and found yourself wondering what someone meant when they mentioned “dog whistles,” “walk-backs” or “Washington handshakes”? If so, you’re not alone. And thanks to journalists Chuck McCutcheon and David Mark, co-authors… Continue Reading
Erika Robuck talks Hawthorne, Historical Fiction and Inspiration
Erika Robuck is a book blogger, voracious reader and the critically acclaimed author of “Hemingway’s Girl,” “Fallen Beauty” and “Call Me Zelda.” Her newest book, “The House of Hawthorne,” is a beautiful novel about the unlikely marriage between celebrated novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne and invalid artist Sophia Peabody. I read Erika’s previous book, “Fallen Beauty,” when… Continue Reading
Celebrating a Successful Book Donation Drive
The Gaithersburg Book Festival and the Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa (Kentlands) extend heartfelt thanks to all who donated to the 2014 children’s book drive and congratulate Mitch Bass, the winner of the free massage or facial at Hand and Stone. Everyone who donated received a… Continue Reading
Reflections on an Evening with David Baldacci
by Megan Wessell On Tuesday, December 2, the Gaithersburg Book Festival hosted an event with bestselling author, David Baldacci , at the Gaithersburg Library. Baldacci has written many books and perhaps is best known for his gripping thrillers. The event was moderated… Continue Reading