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Day 1 National Book Festival 2013
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This two-day event is sponsored by the Library of Congress and held on the National Mall.
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The Smithsonian Castle
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Some of the world's top authors, poets, and illustrators give presentations at this event.
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One of many tents at the Festival
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An author's bio
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Albert Goldbarth doing a reading of his poetry.
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Jeff Chu
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Solomon will be doing a presentation for an upcoming Writer's Workshop in Cleveland that I'll be attending.
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Andrew Solomon. I plan to read his most recent book and bought an autographed copy for a friend.
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I read this author's sci fi book The Windup Girl in 2011 for the Coterie book group.
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Paolo Bacigalupi---I was surprised at how young this author is. He's now writing children's books.
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Dean Young did readings of his poems.
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Nicholson Baker bio
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Baker was quite comical. I couldn't resist purchasing a copy of his latest book for myself.
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The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, located in downtown DC
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I love, love, loved this hotel!
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Marble hall
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My room
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Day 2 of the National Book Festival - Washington Monument in the background
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Another view at the Festival with the Capitol in the background
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Carousel in front of the Smithsonian Castle
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Smithsonian Castle
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I sometimes watch her cooking show.
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Giada De Laurentis - she was very energetic and related well with the children in the audience.
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About the author---horror stories from North Korea
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Author of The Orphan Master's Son
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View of the Festival tents and the Castle
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The Festival with Smithsonian Castle in the background
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About the author---horror stories from China
