A Celebration of Books,
Writers & LIterary Excellence

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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 16, 2026

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


GBF Blog

Beautiful Washington, D.C.

Meet two authors whose books point out the beauty around us in the DC area. Judy Colbert is the author of “Peaceful Places: Washington, D.C.” Barbara Glickman is the author of “Capital Splendor: Parks & Gardens of Washington, D.C.”

White House History

Take a look back at American history from two different perspectives. Paul Dickson is the author of “Words from the White House: Words and Phrases Coined or Popularized by America’s Presidents.” Kathleen Kinsolving is the author of “Dogs of War:… Continue Reading

Chocolate City in the ’80’s

A fascinating discussion of DC culture as seen through the prism of the birth rise of its indigenous music, Go Go, and the life and tragic death of one its most important sports figures, Len Bias. Natalie Hopkinson is the… Continue Reading

DC & MoCo History

Join this great discussion of the history of our local area. Matt Dembicki is the author and editor of the graphic anthology “District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC.” Garrett Peck is the author of “The Smithsonian Castle and… Continue Reading

Civil War Era DC

Take a look back at the DC metro area, including some of its most notable residents, during the Civil War era. Charles V. Mauro will speak about “The Civil War in Fairfax County: Civilians and Soldiers.” John Muller will speak… Continue Reading

Jones, Gregg

“Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II” is the fourth non-fiction book by Pulitzer Prize-finalist journalist and historian Gregg Jones. His previous books are “Honor in Dust: Theodore Roosevelt, War in the… Continue Reading