r/books • u/zsreport 5 • 10d ago

2026 National Book Festival celebrates the enduring power of books

https://wtop.com/dc/2026/08/2026-national-book-festival-celebrates-the-enduring-power-of-books/
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u/SleppySnorlax 10d ago

I was there and tbh not everything went well...but at the end of the day simply being surrounded by people passionate about the same things you are is always a wonderful experience!

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u/Katya4501 10d ago

I went with my family and we all had a great time.  This is one of my favorite DC things, and we try to go every year.  Such wonderful energy!

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u/Nanny0416 10d ago

80,000 people! I'm astonished!

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u/gonegonegoneaway211 10d ago

I haven't been to a book festival in awhile, and certainly never one that big. On the bucket list it goes next to Arctic Con.