11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Boston Book Festival announces keynote speakers for 2025
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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
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