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Author Sarah Pekkanen is presenting her newest book, “These Girls,” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19 where she will be sharing the stage with author Jen Lancaster. In this video clip, we asked Sarah what to expect: take a listen. You can meet Pekkanen and Lancaster along with Eleanor Brown, author of “The […]

Author Sarah Pekkanen will be talking about her newest book “These Girls” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19. In this video clip, she tells us how she first got involved in the Gaithersburg Book Festival back in 2010 and why she favors this literary event so much. You can meet Pekkanen and authors […]

Author David Stewart tells us about his newest book, “American Emperor,” which has been described as “a page turner.” You can meet Stewart and learn more about his research on Aaron Burr at the Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 19. Stewart will be appearing in the James Michener tent at 2:40 p.m. and signing books […]

Gaithersburg City Council member Jud Ashman is the founder of the city’s Book Festival, an event that will welcome over 100 authors tomorrow (May 19) on the grounds of City Hall. MCM recently asked Ashman who he is looking forward to meeting at the literary event. Take a listen.

“American Emperor” Author David Stewart talks about telling stories, the fun he’s having writing and his career as a trial lawyer.

The Gaithersburg Book Festival will bring over 100 authors and thousands of book lovers to the grounds of City Hall on May 19. MCM’s Sonya Burke reports.

In this video clip, “These Girls” author Sarah Pekkanen recommends author Matthew Quick’s work. Quick will be presenting his work at 1 p.m. in the Willa Cather Children/Young Adult tent at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Take a listen.

Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman, who is also a Gaithersburg City Council member, tells us a little about the celebrity readers coming to the May 19 event and what impact he hopes they will have on attendance. Take a listen.

David Stewart is one of the featured authors at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. In this video clip, he tells us about the challenges of researching Aaron Burr for his newest book, “American Emperor.” Stewart is scheduled to present at 2:40 p.m. in the James Michener tent on Saturday, May 19 at Gaithersburg City Hall. Stewart […]

“American Emperor: Aaron Burr’s Challenge to Jefferson’s America” Author David Stewart talks about Aaron Burr in this video clip. Stewart is a presenting author at the Gaithersburg Book Festival.