A Celebration of Books,
Writers & LIterary Excellence

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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 16, 2026

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


GBF Blog

A Conversation with Jon Methven

Enjoy this onstage chat between novelist Jon Methven, author of the satirical novel “This Is Your Captain Speaking,” and book-industry publicist Bethanne Patrick, founder of the popular Friday Reads social media group.

Poetry in the Afternoon

Enjoy fabulous poetry from three area poets. Sarah Arvio is the author of “Night Thoughts.” Sally Keith is the author of “The Fact of the Matter.” Eric Pankey is the author of “Trace.”

Literary Fiction

Meet two very gifted writers of literary fiction, whose novels both take place in the depression era, Maryanne O’Hara and Frances de Pontes Peebles. O’Hara is the author of “Cascade.” Peebles is the author of “The Seamstress.”

New Voices in Fiction

Meet two exciting up-and-coming novelists, Emily Jeanne Miller and Abigail Tarttelin. Miller will be speaking about “Brand New Human Being.” Tarttelin will be speaking about “Golden Boy.”

The World… With A Twist

These two authors’ books feature, shall we say, unearthly happenings. In Karen Thompson Walker’s novel “The Age of Miracles,” the storylines stem from a slowing of the earth’s rotation. And in Jason Mott’s upcoming novel “The Returned,” people’s departed loved… Continue Reading

Urban Fiction

Come meet two up-and-coming novelists in the urban fiction genre. Candice Dow is the author of “The Ex-Wife.” Kia Dupree is the author of “Shattered.”

Katsu, Alma

Alma Katsu is The New York Times best-selling author of nine novels, including “The Hunger” (“supernatural suspense at its finest”-New York Times) and, most recently, “The Fervor” (“a feat of pure storytelling”- New York Times). Her books have won or… Continue Reading

Norman, Matthew

Matthew Norman lives in Baltimore with his wife and two children. His latest novel, “Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon,” is out now. His previous novels include “Charm City Rocks,” “All Together Now,” “Last Couple Standing,” “We’re All Damaged,” and… Continue Reading