Author Ann Marie Ackermann, German Mayor Will Present the Reward in May A year after releasing her debut true crime book, “Death of an Assassin,” author Ann Marie Ackermann will be joined by special guests at the Gaithersburg Book… Continue Reading
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Gaithersburg Book Festival Launches Eighth Annual Short Story Contest with Bigger Prize Pot
For the second year in a row, the Gaithersburg Book Festival is giving high school students the freedom to explore their writing creativity, with no opening lines or artwork to serve as inspiration, for its short story contest. The festival… Continue Reading
Special Event: An Evening with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Join us for a special event! On September 26, internationally-renowned novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be with us for a special discussion of her first novel, “Purple Hibiscus.” The event is part of the One Maryland One Book program produced by the Maryland Humanities… Continue Reading
GBF Offers Free Workshops for Adults, Teens and Children
Do you love writing and want to hone your skills? Are you an author – or author-to-be – and want to know how best to promote your work? Is your child showing an interest in writing or illustration? If so,… Continue Reading
Why Do Writers Make the Decisions They Make? A Q&A with author Caroline Kitchener
by Fran Webber I sat down with Caroline Kitchener, and we chatted about her soon-to-be released book “ Post Grad: Five Women and Their First Year Out of College ,” in which she follows the lives of five young women in their first year out of college. Read all the way… Continue Reading
Literature Comes to Life in the 2017 Children’s Village
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the Gaithersburg Book Festival will bring literature to life for children of all ages through story time in multiple languages, performances, writing workshops and a multitude of activities in the Festival’s Children’s Village, sponsored by Activity Rocket and… Continue Reading
From Star Wars to Indiana Jones: Biographer Brian Jay Jones to Showcase “George Lucas: A Life” on April 19
Free Event, Co-Hosted by Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus and Politics & Prose, at the JHU Rockville Campus WHO: Best-selling biographer Brian Jay Jones, author of “George Lucas: A Life” WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m.… Continue Reading
What’s Your Book Addict Confession?
Two of your fellow book lovers have confessed their deepest, darkest book lovers secrets. (See below) Now it’s your turn! Post your Book Addict Confession in the comments or email it to us and you might see your confession turned into one of our cartoons.… Continue Reading
Students – Let Your Imaginations Run Wild for 2017 Short Story Contest
The Gaithersburg Book Festival wants high school students to express their creativity in the seventh annual short story contest. The 2017 contest marks the first time that students have the freedom to write about whatever they want, with no opening… Continue Reading
Gaithersburg Recognized as a “Great Small Town for Book Lovers”
In recognition of its nationally acclaimed Gaithersburg Book Festival, the City of Gaithersburg recently earned a spot as one of the “30 Great Small Towns for Book Lovers.” The list, assembled by AboutGreatBooks.com , recognizes towns that have strong connections to… Continue Reading