National Book Festival

The Library of Congress National Book Festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, poets and illustrators with thousands of readers for book talks, panel discussions, book signings and other engaging activities.


Massachusetts @ National Book Festival 2025

Click on each author for a short bio and to see their NBF schedule.

Geraldine Brooks

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Elizabeth Cecil

Ian Kumekawa

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Felix Gaertner

Jill Lepore

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Stephanie Mitchell

Tracy K. Smith

Great Reads from Great Places @ National Book Festival

Imani Perry

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Kevin Peragine

Paul Tremblay

Raúl the Third

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Elaine Bay