The Savannah Book Festival announced today that New York Times-bestselling mystery writer Stuart Woods will discuss his latest novel, “Santa Fe Edge,” Sept. 23, 7 p.m., at Trinity Church, 225 W. President St. A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow.
Savannah, GA – February 5, 2010
The Third Annual Savannah Morning News Savannah Book Festival regretfully announces that Mary Chapin Carpenter will not be appearing at the Celebrating Eudora Tribute Concert.
This historic concert will still take place on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8 pm in Trinity Church on Telfair Square with the three other wonderful singer-songwriters—Kate Campbell, Caroline Herring and Claire Holley—who plan to give their audience an exciting, moving performance in tribute to southern writer Eudora Welty!
Presented in collaboration with the Savannah Music Festival
Co-sponsored by Carolyn Luck, & by John and Stephanie Duttenhaver
The Savannah Book Festival is offering a new ticketed musical event at this year’s Festival: five-time Grammy Award-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter and three other renowned singer-songwriters–Kate Campbell, Caroline Herring and Claire Holley–will perform a unique tribute to the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Southern writer Eudora Welty in a tribute concert the evening after the Savannah Book Festival on Saturday, February 6th, 2010, in Trinity Church.
Sponsored by
The Festival is also thrilled to welcome back Festival favorite Julia Reed as our Sunday Brunch Speaker. Ms. Reed is the author of Queen of the Turtle Derby and Other Southern Phenomena; Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns and Other Southern Specialties: An Entertaining Life (with Recipes), a collection of her essays on food for the New York Times Magazine and The House on First Street: My New Orleans Story, a memoir. The fundraising Sunday Brunch and talk by Ms. Reed, a much-anticipated event in Savannah’s social calendar, will be held in Jepson Center for the Arts on Telfair Square from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Ms. Reed will be introduced by Savannah College of Art & Design President Paula Wallace. Tickets for $75 are on sale now through the Savannah Box Office.
Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Eckburg
The Savannah Book Festival is proud to announce that internationally renowned and bestselling thriller writer Vince Flynn will kick-off the 2010 Festival with a Keynote Speech on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 5:30pm. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Eckburg and hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church and free and open to the public, this exciting talk will feature a presentation by Vince Flynn, author of several New York Times bestselling novels, including his latest, Pursuit of Honor. Flynn’s novels feature counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp, who proves himself to be a hero unafraid “to walk the fine line between the moral high ground and violence” (The Salt Lake Tribune) for our country’s safety, for the sake of freedom, for the pursuit of honor.
Mr. Flynn will also appear during the Festival itself on Saturday, February 6th, 2010, again in the sanctuary of Trinity Church, to talk about his life in letters and his eleven novels, several of which are a part of the beloved Mitch Rapp series. Mr. Flynn, who overcame dyslexia and went on to fame and fortune as a writer, supports many worthy charities, including Tee it Up for the Troops and the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation.
Bruce Feiler, bestselling author of Abraham and Walking the Bible, will present his new book America’s Prophet: Moses and the American Story at 7 p.m. on October 14th in Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, one of Savannah’s most beautiful historic churches.
Presented by the Savannah Morning News/Savannah Book Festival and co-sponsored by Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and Unitarian Univeralist Church, this exciting, FREE event will feature a talk by Mr. Feiler, followed by a question-and-answer session and author signing.
In America’s Prophet, Mr. Feiler turns his attention to America in a groundbreaking look at how Moses shaped the nation’s character–and how he can guide us in a time of crisis.
Here’s what critics are saying about America’s Prophet:
“This is one of the most original, intelligent and endlessly fascinating books I have read in years: it should become a set book for anyone wanting to know what truly makes America tick.” Simon Winchester
“What a smart, original and deeply intriguing reflection on the role Moses played–yes, Moses–in U.S. history. Bruce Feiler at his innovative best: compelling, sweeping and engaging. Highly recommended!” Douglas Brinkley
America’s Prophet and other books by the author will be available for purchase, and Mr. Feiler will sign books following the presentation. Book sales by ExLibris/Follett.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn Street @ Gordon on Calhoun Square in historic downtown Savannah.
FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 912-358-0575.
a Fundraising Event To Benefit the Savannah Book Festival
New York Times Bestselling Author Dorothea Benton Frank
July 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Trinity Church. 225 West President Street @ Barnard, Savannah, Georgia
$12 per person, $10 for paid “Friends of the Savannah Book Festival” members.
Tickets available at the door or at www.scadboxoffice.com, 912-525-5050.
Ten years and ten New York Times bestselling novels later, Dottie Frank has returned with the long awaited sequel to her debut novel, Sullivan’s Island. Dottie will discuss her new book, Return to Sullivans Island, and sign books afterwards. First edition hardback copies will be avaiable for sale at the event, $25 tax included.
Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them!
How I need them!
I’ll have a long beard
by the time I read them.
-Arnold Lobel
If you can identify with the foregoing verse, then you may have been one of the thousands of readers who converged on Savannah’s Telfair Square and treated themselves to this year’s Savannah Book Festival. We hope that we exceeded your expectations.
Our Friday night keynote address was standing room only, filling the beautiful and historic Trinity Church to the rafters. On Saturday, the weather was beautiful, our attendance skyrocketed to new heights, the authors were fascinating, and Telfair Square was alive with people from all over the United States who came to hear and meet their favorite authors, buy books, eat wonderful food and drink in the festival atmosphere. Sunday’s Brunch on the Square with Paula Deen was a sellout, with Savannah’s most famous restaurateur closing the festival with a rollicking good time. But no one person or committee produces an event of this caliber alone.
It happens through the year-round efforts of our hardworking board members and dedicated volunteers; through collaborating organizations and individuals who assist with programming and marketing; through the generosity and vision of our donors and sponsors; through the professionalism of our vendors; and our wonderful authors, many of whom waive their customary fees to appear at our festival. The contributions of each person and organization helped immeasurably to shape the Savannah Book Festival into a world-class literary event in only its second year of existence. If you assisted with, contributed to or attended this year’s Savannah Book Festival, we thank you for your confidence in our efforts. In these difficult economic times, your continued support is needed for the festival to grow and prosper. We promise to work to improve the Festival each year to merit your support. For now, keep in touch with us by signing up (on the left hand side of our home page) to receive emailed updates on the 2010 Festival and our quarterly Friends of the Savannah Book Festival events. We will keep this site updated with current news and we’re planning a book event for June 2009 that’s sure to be a blockbuster! Donate if you can, and encourage your friends to become involved with the Savannah Book Festival. We have needs throughout the year, not just at Festival time the first weekend in February!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Keynote Address
Free and Open to the Public
The festival kicks off at Trinity Church at 5:30 pm on with a keynote address by humorist and author Roy Blount, Jr., introduced by Julia Reed, returning to this year’s festival by popular demand.
The Keynote Address sponsored in part by Elizabeth Oxnard and Carolyn Luck
Saturday, February 7, 2009 Main Festival Day
on Telfair Square
Free and Open to the Public
The Festival continues from 10 am through 5 pm on Telfair Square and the historic buildings around the square, with:
- Six literary venues; more than 40 authors speaking to audiences throughout the day
- Book signings after each author presentation
- Family Activities venue, including a performance by singer-songwriter Caroline Aiken; storytellers, children’s book authors, art demonstrations and spoken 
word performances
- Book sales by Follett/Ex Libris
- Food vendors from local restaurants
- Exhibitors, including a local authors marketplace
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Sunday Brunch on the Square
with Paula Deen
We wrap up with a brunch fundraiser at 12 noon on Telfair Square, featuring Savannah’s own Paula Deen, and catered by her world-famous restaurant, The Lady & Sons. Tickets $75 to benefit the Savannah Book Festival. Visit www.scadboxoffice.com or call 912-525-5050 for tickets. Service charges apply.
Brunch on the Square with Paula Deen is sponsored by Piggly Wiggly, Elizabeth Oxnard, Don and Kay Gardner and Carolyn Luck.
Paula Deen will headline the closing event of the Savannah Book Festival
Tickets to the Savannah Book Festival’s closing event, “Brunch on the Square with Paula Deen,” are selling like, well….hoecakes!
Savannah’s own culinary star and restaurateur – Paula Deen – headlines this event, which will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 12 noon on Telfair Square. Sharing the spotlight with Paula is her fabled southern cuisine from The Lady & Sons.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit with Paula in a beautiful and intimate setting. After the brunch, Paula will sign books.*
Tickets for this event are available now at www.scadboxoffice.com, or by calling 912-525-5050. Service charges apply. All proceeds benefit the Savannah Book Festival.
Limited to on-site purchases, please. Book sales by Ex Libris.
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