This year‘s festival was earlier, smaller, and maybe a little subdued compared to previous years. That‘s not bad, just different. I had fun not being a volunteer, and I enjoyed the presentations I attended. The program is typically a little light on mystery writers, but they usually do have at least one “heavy hitter.”
SA Cosby is a fantastic storyteller and a worthwhile representative of the genre.
Next year: AUGUST 24 #setyourcalendar
I have some serious personal things going on and strongly considered not going- but my son and mom insisted- and I am glad they did. So i hope some of you like the next few posts and if you enjoy book festivals consider adding this one. It was smaller- and much less crowded so honestly a very pleasant experience. I also enjoyed the chat with litsy friends throughout our different experiences.
Fantastic day at the National Book Festival. I met so many awesome authors.
#NationalBookFestival
Also, for all Littens in the DMV, we‘re planning a Litsy Meetup on Sept 16. Stay tuned for details!!! 🎉
THE Librarian!
I also found Waldo and saw Clifford. So far, a good day. 😀
#NationalBookFestival
I am here & in line to meet Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate.
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The Library of Congress #NationalBookFestival is nearly here! Yes, for some reason, this year it‘s August 12.
Who‘s attending? Anyone want to meet-up?
#NatBookFest recap: fantastic panels; signed (originally didn‘t get Goliath as I tried to have some restraint, but after hearing his & Leslye‘s panel had to get it too); added ~2 dozen TBR books; got tons of bookmarks; met neat people, one of whom told me about the b2weird IG book club focused on SFF authors of color + she gave me her extra ARC of Janelle Monáe‘s book.
Bonus! I got to have dinner with @Chrissyreadit & @Susanita ❤️ #littenmeetup
And my TBR has grow exponentially this morning. Plus all the bookmarks & stickers I have gotten.
Plus, they have tables set up for every state showcasing the books from that state. ❤️❤️❤️
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More photos on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderinglynn/
And I‘m here! #nationalbookfestival
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More photos on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wanderinglynn/
Also I‘m excited to go to the National Book Festival Sat! I am vaxed and double boosted, and unfortunately also had COVID. I will add a mask to my safety protocol and carry hand sanitizer- and am excited to go hear all the book talks! (And see @wanderinglynn too) anyone else excited to go? If you can‘t make it it sounds like there will be live-streaming going on too!
I‘ll need to be at least 3 people to get to all the sessions & signings I want to attend! 😆😆😆
These are all the #NatBookFest books I plan to read. I hope to purchase at least a couple of these at the festival & get them signed. The question remains: which ones?!?
We‘re also planning a Litsy meet-up on Sep 3. Sign-up so we can coordinate a time & location to meet:
https://forms.gle/CYbRCBsSSfrNhPZj8
The National Book Festival is in person this year. @wanderinglynn is coordinating a Litsy meet up for anyone interested. Sign up here if you want to meet up around the event :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGAxGg9BQq7oJw3timsO2I0Pjoq-3qt26yfzKv...
@wanderinglynn is coordinating a meetup if anyone is interested! This is how. I met the fabulous @tpixie and loved getting to know Littens at the fest. I plan to be there, vaxed, double boosted and masked. Anyone else interested in meeting up?
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGAxGg9BQq7oJw3timsO2I0Pjoq-3qt26yfzKv...
The Library of Congress National Book Festival will be in person this year!
September 3 at the Washington Convention Center. https://www.loc.gov/events/2022-national-book-festival/
I plan on hosting a Litsy meetup. If you plan on attending the Festival & want to meetup, let me know by signing up here (so we can coordinate):
https://forms.gle/9JjcA32WvhXqd5Zn8
#litsymeetup #nationalbookfestival #litsyevents
@wanderinglynn is coordinating a meet up for The National Book Festival.
Sign up to let her know you are interested:
https://forms.gle/SMJJJwFHwfUJmPeT9
Huzzah! 🎉 I‘m back just in time for the National Book Festival, Sept 3.
Anyone want to do a Litsy meetup?
I made a sign-up form to see who might be interested!
https://forms.gle/SMJJJwFHwfUJmPeT9
Please share & spread the word!
#litsymeetup #litsyevents
It‘s my Litsyversary! To celebrate, I signed up to volunteer at the National Book Festival. September 3 at the Washington Convention Center.
It will be in-person again for the first time since 2019. Some events will be live-streamed, and all will be online later.
https://www.loc.gov/events/2022-national-book-festival/
Hello All, Below is todays Schedule for the National Book Festival.
1 pm - Brandon Taylor - NPR - https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute-with-sam-sanders
2 pm - Copyright: The Engine of Free Expression - LOC - https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_yKVVoCIWQE-CdytJtCFIUg This is a ZOOM meeting and you will need to register.
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Hey all,
This is a reminder that the #NatBookFest officially Starts tomorrow (friday).
On the Agenda:
4 - Kelli Jo Ford and Toni Jensen
5- Eric Eyre and Patrick Radden Keefe
6 - Sarah Frier and Anna Wiener
7 - LaVar Burton
All times are ET (so please convert). All events are FREE. They will be streaming in various places like Youtube, LOC webpage, etc.
https://www.loc.gov/events/2021-national-book-festival/schedule/
Any ?s, just Ask!
Hey all,
Last night PBS unoffically kicked off the National Book Festival (that actually starts Friday) with Open a Book, Open the World.
You can view it here: https://www.pbs.org/video/open-a-book-open-the-world-ff9qgj/
For info on the #NatBookFest is here: https://www.loc.gov/events/2021-national-book-festival/
Hey All,
Incase no one else has posted it, the National Book Festival #NatBookFest is virtual this year. I think some may be in-person, but all the good stuff will be either streaming live, or Video on Deman. It Runs September 17-26. It actually kicks off a bit this sunday as PBS and LaVar Burton will be hosting Open a Book Open the world. Find out more Here: https://www.loc.gov/events/2021-national-book-festival/schedule/
Or ask me.
The National Book Festival is one of my favorite events every year. By pure chance, it falls on a weekend that's near my birthday, and so my mother's gift is always a weekend of babysitting services (yes, she's amazing!). This event, put on by the Library of Congress, is FREE for the public. (Yes, it's free!!!!!!) If you've never been, you MUST put this on your calendar for next year--August 29, 2020. (continued in comments)
The UVa book club of DC meets the National Librarian! Great start to the day at the National Book Festival. 📚
Those that can‘t go & even those going: Check out CSPSN2 Book TV interviews of the National Book Festival this weekend. There‘s tons of stuff to record!
If you don‘t have CSPAN2 channel, you can watch shows online at CSPAN2 Book TV
Last year this helped me figure out who I should see in person or who should I watch when I went back home! #NationalBookFestival
#NatBookFest #NatBookFest2019
https://www.c-span.org/series/bookTv
Someone tagged me on a post about this year‘s NBF, but I can‘t find the post now. Also, desktop Litsy seems to be down at the moment. 😠
Anyway, I just found out I‘ll be an usher at the main stage from 12:30 to close. If you‘re going, I strongly recommend you get the app so you‘re not wrestling with the paper schedule.
The list of authors is swoonworthy. I will try to see more authors than last time. Anyone else planning to go? https://www.loc.gov/events/2019-national-book-festival/about-this-event/
@TimSpalding can we buy Litsy shirts yet? I would love to have one to wear for this event! Plus easier to connect with other Littens.
Who else is considering attending the National Book Festival? August 31,2019 https://www.loc.gov/events/2019-national-book-festival
It is hard to show in pictures just how big this book festival in the UAE is. Seven halls, each bigger than a football field filled with book sellers and publishers from all over the world. 2,000,000 titles available for purchase, from 1500 vendors. Continuous programming, panels and lectures, all free to the public. Everything from antiquarian books to the latest manga. An unbelievable event.
I'm so excited! I just purchased my ticket for next weeks Festival of the Book in Harbor Springs MI! I'll be running all over the place, so many great presenters and panels to choose from! 🤓📚🎉
#bookfestival #mittenlitten #michigan #ilovebooks
Second day.... I love my new Mary Poppins' earings!!
#book #leggere #libro #lsc #bookfestival #toread #litsybook #edgarallanpoe #lewiscarroll #charlesdickens #marypoppins #booklover
Our national book festival in Rieti (Italy). Three days full of books, music contest, workshop, reading and meeting.
#lsc #bookfestival #litsy #book #books #booklover #toread
I am still dreaming about the wonderful event at the National Book Festival! It was just incredible! I hope more Littens can go next year!
#NatBookFest #NatBookFest2018
#NationalBookFestival
#NationalBookFestival2018
It was wonderful meeting @Bookworm83 and spending time together at the National Book Festival and then touring Washington DC!! Also loved meeting and going out to dinner at Busboys & Poets with @Cortg and @Chrissyreadit and her lovely mother and daughter!! #NatBookFest #NatBookFest2018
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#NationalBookFestival2018 #LitsyMeetUp
Here‘s my summary collage of our day yesterday at the National Book Festival. The authors (clockwise, from top left) are Meg Wolitzer, Celeste Ng (interviewed by Rumaan Alam), Ellen Hopkins, Jacqueline Woodson (with Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress), Leigh Bardugo, David Levithan, Tara Westover, Roxane Gay, Dave Eggers (with Mokhtar Alkhanshali), Sonia Sotomayor, and (center) Penelope Bagieu and Tillie Walden.
Louise Penny was gracious and so friendly! The audience adored her and gave her a standing ovation! I also loved seeing NPR‘s Maureen Corrigan in person! #NatBookFest #NatBookFest2018 #NationalBookFest #NationalBookFest2018
Had an absolutely amazing time at the National Book Festival! So glad we could have a #LitsyMeetUp Book Friends!! #NationalBookFestival #NationalBookFestival2018 #NatBookFest #NatBookFest2018
So much fun meeting @Chrissyreadit @Cortg @tpixie for dinner and chatting about books after a long day at the #nationalbookfestival2018! #litsymeetup
After the National Book Festival with @tpixie @Cortg @Bookworm83 at Busboys and Poets
Spoils of a day well spent. 📚 #bookhaul #nationalbookfestival
When the Library of Congress likes your tweet. #booknerdalert #booklove #natbookfest
Ready for the fest! #nationalbookfestival
Woo hoo! We are here. Love the chance to celebrate my birthday with my husband at one of my favorite events!!! #nationalbookfestival #nationalbookfestival18 #natbookfest18
Achieved: Official volunteer tee-shirt for the #nationalbookfestival.
(Brag: Fourth year volunteering.)
loc.gov/bookfest
#2018NBF
@Bookworm83 @tpixie I feel so dense. This is what my home screen looks like. I don‘t see any messages...or hashtags! How do I get to the messages on this platform. It is only giving me customization settings links.
Anyone else going? I plan to be racing around from speaker to speaker. I don't do book signings at the NBF because there's too much to see and I don't want to miss any of it. 😋
I'll be there allllllllll day, because this is my favorite holiday of the year.
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