Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors is the largest book and author festival in North Carolina. Festival attendees can also look forward to featured "Eat & Greet" events with prize-winning authors, kid-friendly events, and multiple panel discussions.
Headlining last year's festival was global bestselling author David Baldacci. More than 40 guest authors attending last years festival have written a cumulative 300 New York Times best sellers and are winners of prestigious awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, The National Book Award, and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award.