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Another year, another Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF). But for the second year in a row, the festival will operate virtually. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, the founder of the popular event, spoke to MyMCM about what to expect at this year’s Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival: The Virtual Gaithersburg Book Festival begins Saturday, May 1 and there […]

It’s official. The Gaithersburg Book Festival has set a new record for attendance. City officials estimate that 22,000 people attended the literary event this year. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Denise Kayser, division chief of arts and events for the city of Gaithersburg, said attendance in 2017 was almost twice the size of the 2016 turnout. […]

You may see a lot of politicians at the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday. Several of them are introducing featured authors at the literary event. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman is the founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, an event that takes place at the grounds of City Hall. Ashman said he is not introducing an […]

Author David O. Stewart is the president of the Washington Independent Review of Books, and one of the founders of the Washington Writers Conference. This year’s conference is scheduled for April 29th and 30th at the Bethesda Marriott, and over 200 writers are expected to attend. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Stewart tells us five […]

“Inside the Gaithersburg Book Festival” recaps the 2012 book festival and looks ahead to the 2013 festival. The show includes one-on-one interviews with authors, organizers and more. Take a look.    

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 […]

“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.

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.