Savannah Book Festival

The fifth annual Savannah Book Festival was held from February 15 to February 19 in and around Telfair Square in Savannah. The festival features readings, presentations, and a book fair. Participants in 2012 included poets Mark Jarman and Linda Lee Harper, fiction writers Stephen King and Pat Conroy, and creative nonfiction writers Melissa Faye Green and Walter Isaacson. Most events are free and open to the public. Call, e-mail, or visit the website for information about the 2013 festival.