Planning on visiting Boston between April and November? Then be sure to drop by these literary festivals!
1. Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
The Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair happens every November at the Hynes Convention Center. The book fair features an extensive collection of antiquarian books exhibited and for sale, including rare collectibles and first editions. Other activities include author appearances and book signings.
2. Three Apples Storytelling Festival
The Three Apples Storytelling Festival occurs every September in the small town of Bedford, Massachusetts. To get people excited about the festival, the organizers arrange for Preview Performances, where libraries host free storytelling performances
Travel Reading
by Ronald A. Rowe August 20th, 2009 | Choosing Books, New Releases
I love a good book. There are so many wonderful books out there that no matter what your taste, there's sure to be some wonderful new work at the local bookstore for you to experience. There are too many good books available for me to waste my time forcing myself to finish a bad one.
Except when I'm traveling. If I have to squeeze into an airplane seat between a fat man with gas and a little girl with a cold and no manners, I want to have SOMETHING to read. I don't want War and Peace or A Brief History of Time. When I'm
Except when I'm traveling. If I have to squeeze into an airplane seat between a fat man with gas and a little girl with a cold and no manners, I want to have SOMETHING to read. I don't want War and Peace or A Brief History of Time. When I'm
1984 vs. Brave New World
by Ronald A. Rowe August 13th, 2009 | Fiction
Most people have at least a passing familiarity with George Orwell's most famous novel, 1984. In it, Orwell presents a vision of a future (when he wrote it, the year 1984 was 36 years into his future) in which individual liberties have been suppressed by a totalitarian regime that allowed no individuality or dissent. In 1984, the insidious Big Brother watched all, ruled all, and controlled all.
There is a slightly older, somewhat lesser known book by the author Aldous Huxley with a similar theme yet contrasting view. In his brilliant novel Brave New World, Huxley saw a future in
There is a slightly older, somewhat lesser known book by the author Aldous Huxley with a similar theme yet contrasting view. In his brilliant novel Brave New World, Huxley saw a future in
Illinois Celebrates The Written Word
by Jaclyn Abergas August 11th, 2009 | Authors, FestivalsCheck out these literary fairs in Chicago.
1. Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival
The Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival takes place in September every year. This year features storytelling performances by Michael McCarty, Lou Ann Homan, Gwen Hillary and Enoch Williamson, as well as the Fox Valley Storytelling Guild.
2. Newberry Book Fair
The Newberry Book Fair happens every year in the month of July. They feature different activities, such as book signings, debates, awards and speakers. Held at the Newberry Library, the Newberry Book Fair is a five day affair that continues to celebrate inexpensive used books.
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