Few journalists have shaped American political understanding as profoundly as Bob Woodward. The legendary Washington Post reporter and author of 23 bestselling books - 16 of them #1 New York Times bestsellers - Woodward has chronicled every president from Nixon to Biden, including his groundbreaking work on Watergate. In conversation with Linda Henry, CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners, Woodward will reflect on over five decades of investigative reporting, presidential power, and the evolving role of the press. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential voices in modern journalism.
Browse books written by authors from Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod when they gather in the Great Hall on Saturday. Don't miss this chance to support our local writing community!
The #1 New York Times bestselling author, award winning writer and a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, the celebrated Jason Reynolds, will bring his perspective on addressing complex social issues through characters and story that resonate with honesty, humor, hope and heart. With more than twenty books for children and young adults, including Twenty-Four Seconds from Now, Jason will be joined in conversation with writer and producer and Co-Founder of the Nantucket Book Festival, Mary Haft.
Carl Hiaasen has been described as “America’s finest satirical novelist” and his most recent novel, Fever Beach, tackles our current chaotic and polarized American culture. He will be joined with co-hosts of the popular literary podcast Books, Beach, & Beyond, #1 New York Times best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg, creator of Tim Talks Books. The three will chat about Carl’s origin story as a writer, the setting of Florida, our current culture, books to screen, writing for both young readers and adults, and so much more for a laugh-out-loud yet poignant conversation.
Lisa Genova is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, More of Less Maddy, Left Neglected, and Still Alice, which was adapted into a film starring Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth and Julianne Moore, who won the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice. Genova holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. Through her books and international speaking tours, Genova has worked to break down boundaries, destigmatize neurodegenerative diseases, create conversations around mental health, and turn "othering" into empathy. She will be in conversation with author/Festival co-chair Sara DiVello about More of Less Maddy, about a young woman grappling with bipolar disorder.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast and Nantucket Project Co-Founder, Kate Brosnan. A correspondent for Vanity Fair and host of the podcast Fast Politics, New York Times bestselling author, Molly is joining us with her newest book, a memoir of a last chapter lived with her mother, How to Lose Your Mother:A Daughter’s Memoir.
Jennifer Finney Boylan returns to the Nantucket Book Festival with Cleavage, her poignant and witty new memoir-in-essays. The bestselling author of She’s Not There, the first bestselling memoir by a transgender American, Boylan is also a professor at Columbia's Barnard College and a longtime faculty member at the Bread Loaf and Sirenland Writers’ Conferences. Join us as, with humor, heart, and deep insight, Jennifer reflects on identity, change, and the stories that shape who we are - and who we are becoming.
Novelist, poet, professor, and photographer, Ocean Vuong will present his newest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, published in May. He will be in conversation with Tim Ehrenberg, President of the Nantucket Book Foundation and creator of Tim Talks Books. Ocean and Tim will dive into his poetry collections, the award-winning book On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, and focus on the profound themes of his new novel; chosen family, unexpected friendship, what it means to exist on the fringes of society, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
Loretta Ross, lifelong human rights activist and winner of a MacArthur Fellow “genius grant,” is the author of Calling In: How To Start Making Change With Those You’d Rather Cancel. It’s a guide to building coalitions with “problematic allies,” fighting hate, and even having fun doing it. Sounds improbable, until you learn Ross’ remarkable story as a Black woman who guided an Aryan Nations leader and other white supremacists to atonement, taught feminism to convicted rapists, works with college students to replace public shaming with conversations, and more. Come hear this riveting speaker share her hard-earned wisdom with Michael Schulder, creator and host of Wavemaker Conversations.
Join us for a special conversation with best-selling authors, Carl Hiaasen and Jason Reynolds. Celebrated for their captivating stories that engage both children and adults, they look at the world through a prism that spans a spectrum of ages, lending a sharper view on the human story. From the satiric commentary on political and environmental issues in Hiaasen’s writing, to the deep humanity of the complex social issues found in Reynolds’ work, their passion for storytelling and connecting with readers of all ages promises an inspiring evening to remember.
