by Committee member Leslie Shapiro I give books for Hanukkah as well as other events. Over a better than 50-year span, my sister-in-law and I made sure that the various children always received books as part of their gifts. As… Continue Reading
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I’m still mad at Oprah and her Book Club
by Gene Taft I’ve been a reader for more than 40 years and I’ve spent more than 20 years as a book publishing professional, so it may surprise you to learn that I’m still holding a grudge against Oprah. Yes,… Continue Reading
What books am I thankful for?
by Jud Ashman, Chair I promise I won’t punt on the question ( like Robin Ferrier did! ) but, at the risk of being trite, I must say first that I’m thankful, in some way, for every book I’ve read. They’ve all taught me… Continue Reading
I’m Thankful for Books: Part 4
More books we’re thankful for… What books are you thankful for? Make sure you comment below. (And also make sure you read Part 1 , Part 2 , and Part 3 of our thankful series.) “Somebody Up There Likes Me” by Rocky Graziano with… Continue Reading
I’m Thankful for Books: Part 3
The third installment in our series about what books our committee members are thankful for this year and throughout their lives. Comment below on the books that make you thankful. (Don’t forget to check out Part 1 and Part 2 .) Continue Reading
I’m Thankful for Books: Part 2
Part 2 of our series about what books we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving… We hope you’ll share what books you’re thankful for in the comments below. (You can read Part 1 here.) “My Friends, The Wild Chimpanzees” by Baroness Jane Van Lawick-Goodall and Hugo… Continue Reading
I’m Thankful for Books: Part 1
In honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, we asked some of our committee members what books they’re thankful for this year. The responses were, not surprisingly, extremely varied. And many highlighted books that made an impact on them when they… Continue Reading
What I’m Thankful for this Year is…
by Robin Ferrier, Vice Chair, Gaithersburg Book Festival This year, I’m thankful for the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Maybe to you, dear reader, that statement sounds self-serving coming from a committee member who puts a LOT of time into this endeavor.… Continue Reading
Festival Launches Fourth Annual Short Story Contest for Md, Va, and DC High School Students
What happens when you ask a satirist to write the opening lines for a short story contest? You end up with themes that involve psychics, fish-eyeball pizzas and pirates. The Gaithersburg Book Festival today is launching its fourth annual short… Continue Reading
Special Event: An Evening with Country Music / Bluegrass Legend Ricky Skaggs
Talk about an unforgettable evening! Ricky Skaggs — the Country Music legend, the winner of multiple Grammy and CMA Awards, member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 30 years, and all-around incredible musician — has a new memoir coming out,… Continue Reading