A Celebration of Books,
Writers & LIterary Excellence

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Gaithersburg
Book Festival

May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


Author Archives: Jennie Cottrell

Avenues To Becoming A Writer

by Sharon Allen Gilder author, “The Rose Beyond” Recently, I was asked to explore the avenues that led me to becoming a writer. Where did my love for the written word and books originate? From early childhood, I was always in the company of books, and… Continue Reading

Exhibiting Author Gail Piazza Talks Inspiration

by Gail Piazza After my children were born, I took the leap. I quit my job as a technical illustrator, to pursue my dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator. My determination to succeed was fueled not only by my… Continue Reading

The Most Independent Bookstore, Ever!

by Gene Taft I am pleased to report that the death of the bookstore, much like the death of the book itself, has been greatly exaggerated. How do I know this? Simple. I have living proof. Like most little girls,… Continue Reading

GBF Regular Garrett Peck Talks Walt Whitman, Poetry & Lincoln’s Assassination

by Megan Wessell, A Bookish Affair Walt Whitman is one of America’s most famous and most beloved poets. Known for poems that tackled the great topics of his day, his poems are still widely read today. Although Whitman is mostly known for his… Continue Reading

Kevin O’Malley: Short and Sweet

Kevin O’Malley is the author and or illustrator of more than 70 books for kids. Of those books that are still in print and haven’t been turned into third world fuel or Ikea table tops, his more popular titles include: “Once Upon A Cool Motorcycle Dude,” “Cinder Edna” and the… Continue Reading

Novelist James Grady Comes to the Gaithersburg Book Festival

By Karen O’Keefe In a recent interview, novelist and multi-talented writer in other genres, James Grady said the Gaithersburg Book Festival, now in its sixth year, is evidence that the Washington, D.C., area has now emerged as a vibrant literary… Continue Reading

Calling All Out-of-Towners: Hotel Sponsor

The Gaithersburg Book Festival wants you to know about its newest partner, Homewood Suites by Hilton in Gaithersburg – the host hotel for the Festival. This newly renovated hotel is offering Festival participants and attendees a special rate of $99 per night for a spacious king… Continue Reading

Exhibiting Author Lawrence N. Rosenblum Talks Tushies, Daddy Advice

by Lawrence N. Rosenblum, author, “Sure Dad, You Know Everything” There’s an old Yiddish expression which loosely translates as follows: “Opinions are like tushies; everybody has one.” (I cleaned this up a little; OK, so maybe something got lost in the translation.) Now as for… Continue Reading

Why Yes, We Do Still Need Volunteers. Find out More.

Yup, we do still need volunteers. (So no, it’s not too late to raise your hand, to speak up, to be a part of an awesome day.) We depend on more than 200 volunteers — both veterans and newbies —… Continue Reading

Ellen McCarthy Dishes the Dirt on Weddings, Relationships

According to a 2010 Pew Research survey, approximately six-in-ten (61%) men and women who have never married say they would like to get married. Not surprisingly, more than 90% of people marry by age 50, according to the American Psychological… Continue Reading