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'This year's keynote speakers are exemplars of their respective genres,' Jenny Dworkin, Boston Book Festival executive director, said in a press release. 'Their work challenges, delights, and ultimately reminds us of the power of storytelling to connect us across experience and time.'
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The keynote lineup's New England notables include Brooks and Cornwell.
Australia native and 'March' author Brooks now resides on Martha's Vineyard. She will be discussing her new memoir, '
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Cornwell resides and writes her thrillers from Boston and will discuss the latest installment of her best-selling Kay Scarpetta series, titled '
The Oct. 25 festival will feature a full day of free programming with more than 200 authors spanning genres. Additional information is available at
Isabella Bernstein cab be reached at

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Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'This year's keynote speakers are exemplars of their respective genres,' Jenny Dworkin, Boston Book Festival executive director, said in a press release. 'Their work challenges, delights, and ultimately reminds us of the power of storytelling to connect us across experience and time.' Advertisement The keynote lineup's New England notables include Brooks and Cornwell. Australia native and 'March' author Brooks now resides on Martha's Vineyard. She will be discussing her new memoir, ' Advertisement Cornwell resides and writes her thrillers from Boston and will discuss the latest installment of her best-selling Kay Scarpetta series, titled ' The Oct. 25 festival will feature a full day of free programming with more than 200 authors spanning genres. Additional information is available at Isabella Bernstein cab be reached at