Join the Library of Congress for the National Book Festival, a fantastic daylong celebration of all things bookish! The all-star roster of participating authors includes Salman Rushdie, Stephen King, James McBride, Joyce Carol Oates, Lauren Groff, and too many others to name! Other draws include kids' activities, book signings, a poetry slam, and much more. All events are FREE and open to the public. Don't miss this premier annual event! Click here for more info.

At the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC.