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Over the years, the Savannah Book Festival has welcomed an extraordinary lineup of authors whose work has shaped contemporary literature and thought.
From bestselling novelists and Pulitzer Prize winners to groundbreaking journalists and cultural commentators, our past headliners represent a remarkable range of genres, ideas, and voices. Explore the authors who have shared their stories, insights, and inspiration with Savannah through the years.
2026 Savannah Book Festival
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2025 Savannah Book Festival
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2024 Savannah Book Festival
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2023 Savannah Book Festival
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2022 Savannah Book Festival
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2020 Savannah Book Festival
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2019 Savannah Book Festival
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2018 Savannah Book Festival
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2017 Savannah Book Festival
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