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Ben Fountain

Nantucket is in the top rank of book festivals, with super-sharp organization, large and enthusiastic audiences, and always a great slate of writers. Highly recommended for readers and writers alike!

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Craig Johnson

One of the most charming and singularly breathtaking events I've ever been fortunate enough to attend.


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Matt McCarthy

The Nantucket Book Festival is a world class event in an idyllic, intimate setting. If there is one festival to put on your calendar every year, this is it!

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Madeline Miller

The Nantucket Book Festival is a slice of literary paradise with wonderful authors, wonderful readers, wonderful organizers, and a gorgeous setting. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

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Susan Orlean

Nantucket is a perfect place to celebrate writing, writers, and readers. The festival is a joyful event, one of the best festivals of its kind.

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Sarah Sentilles

What a wonderful festival -- an engaged audience filled with book lovers and a gorgeous setting. Thrilled to be part of it. Thank you.

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Beowulf Sheehan

For all its history, lore, and natural splendor, Nantucket is most wonderful for the people who call it home and those they welcome to visit it. At the Nantucket Book Festival, all are welcome. You'll meet not only lovely locals but also discover artists of letters whose work will inspire you on Nantucket and beyond.

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Diane Ackerman

I love the Nantucket Book Festival! A wonderful mix of authors, the streets full of people who adore books, and a historic whaling village as backdrop. What could be better?

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Jessica Bruder

The Nantucket Book Festival was magic! More than just an event, it felt like a vibrant, pop-up community dedicated to books and ideas and humanistic values.

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Claire Messud

What a gift to be part of these vital and inspiring literary conversations, in this utterly beautiful place -- these were memorable days. Thank you, Nantucket Book Festival!

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Louise Penny

An absolutely wonderful literary festival. Loved it as a writer. Loved it as a reader.