Book it to Baltimore and DC This Weekend

This weekend will be a book-blast. Two big book festivals, three fulfilling days. It’s what many local authors refer to as “literary new year,” a term I believe was coined by author Paul Lagasse.

The National Book Festival takes place on the National Mall in Washington DC on September 22 and 23, and it features such heavyweights as T.C. Boyle, Jeffrey Eugenides, Geraldine Brooks, Stephen L. Carter, Patricia Cornwell, Michael Connelly, and Jewel.

Learn more about the National Book Fest at www.loc.gov/bookfest.

The Baltimore Book Festival takes place on September 28, 29, and 30 at Mt. Vernon Place and features such authors as Emily Griffin, Laura Lippman, Kate Dolan, Joya Fields, Michael Kimball, Kevin O’Malley, Marion Winik, and Justin Sirois.

Learn more about the Baltimore Book Festival at www.baltimorebookfestival.com.

And be sure not to miss Lit & Art at the Baltimore Book Festival on Sunday, September 30 at 2:30 p.m. Featured authors include Bathsheba Monk, Jessica Anya Blau, Charles Rammelkamp, Fernando Quijano III, and Nancy Greene with music by Goodloe Byron and original art by Manzar. Hosted by Eric D. Goodman and Nitin Jagdish, the event takes place at the CityLit Stage and promises to be one literary-packed hour. Thanks goes to Gregg Wilhelm for the gig! Learn more at www.baltimorebookfestival.com/schedule/event-detail/334/Event%20Details.

Finally, take a look at last year’s Baltimore Book Fest Video; pay attention at the 2:09 minute mark and you may see someone you recognize!

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=i5vXQed674o