Much Ado About Books

MAAB 2010
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Open a book, open your world,
Much Ado About Books is celebrating
its 15th anniversary in 2010.
Don't miss this year's exciting lineup!

Friday, February 26
Much Ado About Writing: An Intensive Writer's Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Main Library
  • With New York Times best-selling author Steve Berry
  • Registration: $100 per person


Ex Libris Gala, Volume V: Lights Over London
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Main Library
  • An evening of British Delights
  • Reservations: begin at $250 per couple


Saturday, February 27
Breakfast with an author
Omni Jacksonville Hotel
  • Private breakfast for 10 with a featured author
  • Visit www.muchadoaboutbooks.com for details!
  • Reservations: $100 per person


Book Festival – FREE
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Main Library
  • Book signings
  • Onsite book store provided by the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library BOOKtique

The Children’s Chapter – FREE
9:00 a.m. – Noon | Main Library
  • Local and national children’s authors
  • Hands-on activities for families
  • Interactive booths
  • Celebrity readings


Panel Sessions – FREE
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Main Library
  • Local and national authors
  • Panel discussions on a literary theme
  • Individual sessions featuring authors talking about their books


Young Adult Author: Sara Zarr – FREE
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Mandarin Branch Library
  • Teen Presentation
  • Book Signing


Keynote Luncheon
1:00 | Main Library
  • Featuring national best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews
  • Reservations: $50 per person

For more information, call (904) 630-1995 or visit www.muchadoaboutbooks.com