
November 2010 - Vol. 69, No. 11
National Book Festival: A Decade of Words and Wonder
Cover Story
A record-breaking crowd of book-lovers braved
mid-September heat at this year’s National Book Festival in
Washington.
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TO THE BELTWAY AND BEYOND
Book enthusiasts near and far are given year-round access to the latest book festival information -
'SPOKEN FROM THE HEART'
Former First Lady Laura Bush recalls former festivals and events. -
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND YOU
The Library’s pavilion invites festivalgoers to experience its collections. -
PUZZLING POSTER
Illustrator of this year’s poster, Peter Ferguson, reveals his inspirations. -
‘EXQUISITE CORPSE’
A serial adventure online ends with an explosive final episode. -
WHODUNNIT
Mystery writers gathered at the Library for a thrilling panel discussion. -
AMBASSADOR OF GOOD WILL
Katherine Paterson enchants readers in the Coolidge Auditorium. -
MASTERS OF POETRY
Seven Poets Laureate gathered at the Library for a rare celebration. -
NEW PUBLICATION
Works by 43 prominent poets are compiled into a new Poets Laureate anthology. -
POET LAUREATE
W.S. Merwin delivers his inaugural reading. -
CELEBRATE HERITAGE
Publisher Angela Zavala visited the Library during its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.