Make your way down to Savannah’s historic Telfair, Wright and Chippewa squares this holiday weekend for one of the region’s most highly-anticipated annual events, the Savannah Book Festival. Taking place February 11 through the 14, the 2016 Book Festival is sure to thrill and inspire as we celebrate the literary form. The festival headliners include acclaimed authors Paula McLain, Erik Larson and William Paul Young; you can purchase tickets to see them for just $15 at the Savannah Box Office. The headliners are joined by nearly 40 celebrated novelists who will give free presentations to the public throughout the festival.
2015 Book Festival. Photo by Casey Jones of Visit Savannah.
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6 pm
Paula McLain, author of “The Paris Wife”, will provide the opening address for the Savannah Book Festival. Having published material in both prose and poetry, McLain is an established rhetorical artist whose passion ignites readers across the country. She will discuss her latest piece “Circling the Sun”, a bold tale following an interesting young woman set Kenya during the 1920s. She will follow her presentation with a book signing at 7 pm. Get your tickets here.
2015 Book Festival. Photo by Casey Jones of Visit Savannah.
Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 pm
Best-selling author Erik Larson will present the keynote address for the festival. Known for his skill in the unique genre of creative nonfiction, Larson’s keen journalism and meticulous research make his books hard to put down. While tickets to the keynote address are already sold out, you can still purchase his works at the festival. Book sales help support the Savannah Book Festival, so be sure to make room on your book shelf!
2015 Book Festival. Photo by Casey Jones of Visit Savannah.
Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 am to 5 pm
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes as you traverse the Telfair, Wright and Chippewa Squares for the many author presentations and book signings taking place on Saturday. With popular, best-selling authors across the genres giving presentations all day, it can be hard to choose what to attend. So check out the Saturday event schedule beforehand to help plan your day.
2015 Book Festival. Photo by Casey Jones of Visit Savannah.
Sunday, Feb. 14 at 3 pm
You definitely don’t want to miss best-selling novelist William Paul Young’s closing address. Young rose to fame in the literary world for his first piece, “The Shack”, which he decided to publish independently after much rejection. Through word-of-mouth, praise for “The Shack” spread like wildfire, propelling it to the top of the best-seller lists in 2008. Today, this novel has sold more than 25 million copies across the world, and his latest novel “Eve”, an intriguing exploration of the creation story, is sure to do just as well. It’s not too late to purchase your ticket for this limited opportunity. You can get your ticket here, and be sure to get your copy of “Eve” at the festival for the book signing following promptly after Young’s closing address.
Want to know more about the Savannah Book Festival? Visit this link for the complete list of authors in attendance this year.
Chantel Baul is a Savannah native with a knack for writing and a passion for food, fun and people. She recently received her BA in English and Professional Communications from Armstrong State University, and when she’s not writing she’s serving in the US Army Reserves as a Human Resources Officer. She loves NPR and is interested in food justice, sustainability, travel and international affairs.
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