This free celebration of books and reading features authors Neil Gaiman, Jodi Picoult, Homer Hickam, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jeff Shaara plus booksellers, regional authors, children's activities, a used book sale, and workshops. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on October 23 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 24.