News & Announcements

Changes, Updates & Cancelations
Roger Mudd Becomes Featured Speaker at the Business Breakfast
Poster Contest Winners Announced
Mike Farrell and Walter Mosley Headline - WCAV TV
Big Read - Student Competitions Announced
WVPT will Broadcast Festival Luncheon

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Guest Bloggers

Many thanks to our guest bloggers for writing about their favorite authors during the Festival.

One Star Watt

Cville Words

Our Lady of Perfection

The Beiderbecke Affair

What are 'Guest Bloggers'?

2008 Festival of The Book Archive

Join us March 26-30, 2008 for the 14th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book! These five days of mostly free literary events are open to the public as we honor book culture and promote reading and literacy.

Special Events

Mike Farrell, Walter Mosley Special Events
To buy tickets to the above events call the Paramount box office at 434-979-1333 or buy them online. (Orders placed by phone or internet will have a service charge added.)

Tickets can also be bought in person at the Paramount 215 E. Main Street, on the downtown mall.

Additional Ticketed Events

Fifth Annual Links Celebration Brunch - ($45)
Sun. March 30th, 11:45 AM Omni Hotel
The Charlottesville Chapter of The Links, Inc. presents a tribute to the African-American Literary Tradition, featuring guest authors from the Virginia Festival of the Book. Advanced Tickets Only, $45. Call 434-979-2786 or email tturner@pvcc.edu.

Business Breakfast - ($25) Sold Out!
Wed. March 26 - 7:30 - 9 AM
Roger Mudd, author of The Place to Be, is the former documentary host and correspondent for The History Channel and Washington correspondent for CBS News, NBC News and the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour. Previously announced speaker, Eric Abrahamson, had to cancel due to a scheduling conflict.

Authors Reception - ($25) Sold Out!
Sat. March 29 - 6 – 7:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of fine food and socializing with Festival of the Book authors at Carr's Hill, Home of U.Va. President.

High Tea With Jan Karon - ($45) Sold Out!
Thurs. March 27 - 4:00 PM at Sage Moon Gallery Sign up for the Wait List.

Crime Wave Mystery Luncheon - ($45) Sat. March 29 - Noon – 2 PM - Sold Out!
With David Ignatius, author of Body of Lies
Sign Up for the Wait List.

Festival Luncheon - Sold Out!
WVPT will Broadcast the Luncheon

To purchase your tickets, click one of the "Buy Now!" links above or call 434-924-6890.