"The force that makes literature flourish – and civilization work."
"It sends the message that literature and books are a part of our lives."
"It's like a Mardi Gras with brains."
"Whether your literary fancy is electronic books, children's books, poetry, fiction or nonfiction, the place to be … is Charlottesville's Festival of the Book, a five day book lovers' paradise."
Rick Britton, Washington Times, March 8, 2001
"Roughly 15,000 visitors are expected with scheduled appearances by more than 250 writers, including U.S. Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz, Jan Karon, John Casey and Norma Fox Mazer."
Publishers Weekly, March 5, 2001
"Virginia Festival of the Book … has grown to be a highlight of cultural life—something we… look forward to from spring to spring."
The Daily Progress, March 22, 2000
"It’s one big love fest of reading and writing."
The Winchester Star, March 24, 2000
