politics and prose

March 6, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for March 6 in Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, March 6. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Education Budget Meeting: There’s an Education Budget Meeting at Rockville High School tonight at 6:30 p.m. Community members are invited to learn about the FY 2020 Budget. Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice attend this meeting with MCPS Superintendent Jack R. Smith […]

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October 6, 2015 | Staff Writer

Author Frederick Forsyth at the Gaithersburg Library on Oct. 7

Save the date! Bestselling author Frederick Forsyth will be in Gaithersburg on Oct. 7. This is a free event and seating is limited so it will be important to get there early. The event takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue. Forsysth has published 15 internationally best-selling novels and two […]

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November 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Author David Baldacci on His Newest Novel, The Escape (VIDEO)

His fans have been waiting a long time for this book. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, author David Baldacci tells us a little about his newest novel, The Escape, which is available on Nov. 18th. You can meet Baldacci on Dec. 2nd, and learn more about The Escape, when he visits the Gaithersburg Library. For […]

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September 6, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Author David Baldacci at the Gaithersburg Library on Dec. 2

Save the date! Gaithersburg City Councilmember Jud Ashman, who is also the founder of the Gaithersburg Book Festival, has announced that New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci will be in Gaithersburg on Dec. 2. This is a free event and seating is limited so it will be important to get there early. Ashman said […]

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March 12, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Author of “Jim Henson: The Biography,” at Gaithersburg Library on April 16

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is hosting an event with Brian Jay Jones, author of the national bestseller, Jim Henson: The Biography. The event will take place on April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue.  The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.  Books will be […]

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April 20, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Pekkanen at Politics & Prose (Photos)

Author Sarah Pekkanen, a Chevy Chase resident, discussed her third novel, “The Best of Us,” at Politics & Prose Bookstore at 6 p.m. on April 20. The novel follows four college friends reuniting for a week in Jamaica. Pekkanen, who is often referred to as the patron saint of the Gaithersburg Book Festival,  is also […]

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