The Joy of Reading

Release Date: Thursday, September 9th 2010

What wonderful works have you read lately? A hodgepodge of new offerings, and some of the nation’s best authors, will be available at the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival, taking place from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday, September 25, on the National Mall.

This free, one-day festival, now in its 10th year, offers something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of history, thrillers, biographies, poetry or prose. Join dozens of authors, including M.T. Anderson, Peter Straub, Henry Petroski and Washington Post reporter Wil Haygood, for tent-side chats.

The festival will take place between 3rd and 7th Streets. For more information, including the chance to vote for your favorite festival author, visit the Library’s website at www.loc.gov.