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The Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia is creating a hurdle in getting some authors expected to the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday. According to Mayor Jud Ashman up to ten authors or 10 percent of the authors on the program may be having issues getting to the Saturday festival because Amtrak has cancelled service. “Obviously the Amtrak […]

To help navigate the Gaithersburg Book Festival this weekend there is a free smartphone app. Available from the Apple and Android app stores, the Festival app lets you explore the presentation schedule to find your favorite authors and learn about new ones, with easy access to author bios. Use the map to plot your course, […]

In this Gaithersburg Book Festival Insider segment, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen talk with MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke about pop up books and the author who may have the biggest draw. For more on the Gaithersburg Book Festival, visit its website here.

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke sits down with Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen to get the inside scoop on the May 16th Gaithersburg Book Festival.

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen, a Chevy Chase resident, tells us about her latest book, Things You Won’t Say. The book, her sixth, will be released on May 26. You can find out more about author Sarah Pekkannen and her upcoming book tour by visiting her website here.  You can also […]

Judges have selected three finalists for the 2015 Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Student Short Story Contest. According to a press release, first, second and third place- along with a fan favorite- will be announced at the book festival on May 16. The event will be held on the grounds of City Hall in Gaithersburg […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Gaithersburg Book Festival founder Jud Ashman, who is also the city’s mayor, provides a quick rundown of some of the authors who will be appearing at the May 16 event, which is held on the grounds of City Hall. http://youtu.be/P_KHgRaubZ4 Learn more at the Gaithersburg Book Festival website.