Cynthia Erivo, Emily Wilson, Martin Scorsese: Inside the 2026 National Book Festival

Cynthia Erivo, Emily Wilson, Martin Scorsese: Inside the 2026 National Book Festival

With special guests like Cynthia Erivo, Kate McKinnon, Martin Scorsese and Emily Wilson, a trip to the 2026 National Book Festival is worth the extra D.C....

The National Book Festival is back. Here’s how to make the most of it.

The Library of Congress takes over the Washington Convention Center for events featuring Cynthia Erivo, Martin Scorsese and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman.

2026 National Book Festival

2026 National Book Festival Merdi.Chiza Thu, 08/20/2026 - 13:41 2026-08-22T09:00:00+0000 2026-08-22T20:00:00+0000 The Library of Congress National Book Festival returns to Washington, DC, on Saturday, August 22, bringing together best-selling authors and book lovers for a day of conversations, panel discussions, book signings and interactive programs. Taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center starting at 9:00 a.m., the festival …