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2024 National Book Festival

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The 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival opens in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, August 12, 2023.
Oscar-nominated actor and trans advocate Elliot Page speaks about his new memoir, “Pageboy,” with Semafor executive editor Gina Chua at the National Book Festival, August 12, 2023.
Andrew Limbong interviews Mary Louise Kelly at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival, August 12, 2023.
Volunteers run an information table at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival, August 12, 2023.
T.J. Klune discusses his new book, "In the Lives of Puppets," with Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan at the 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival, August 12, 2023.

The 2024 National Book Festival was held in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Several programs were livestreamed, and video of all talks can be viewed online after the Festival’s conclusion. Mark your calendars now for next year’s National Book Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025.

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Experience the Festival

Three women in discussion at the National Book Festival. Watch the Author Talks Couldn’t join us on August 24? Watch all of the panels and presentations at your leisure.
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PBS Books Author Talk Watch on PBS Books External Watch interviews with some of the Festival'’'s featured authors on PBS Books.
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An icon of a finger pressing a screen is centered over a geometric pattern of exclamation points arranged in a circle to form a flower. Experience Virtually Learn more about how to experience the Festival online with our virtual attendee guide.

Featured Authors

Discover the many bestselling authors, novelists, historians, poets and children's writers featured in the 2024 Festival.

Sandra Cisneros
Tamron Hall
James Patterson
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Max Greenfield
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Highlighted Videos

Abby Jimenez and Casey McQuiston: Modern Dating, We Love It, We Hate It
James McBride: Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction
Max Greenfield: Good Night Thoughts
Rebecca Yarros: 'Romantasy' Novels
Sandra Cisneros: 40 Years of 'The House on Mango Street'
James S.A. Corey: After 'The Expanse' and 'The Mercy of the Gods'
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