2025's keynote speaker will be a two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, presenting his new bestseller about the American Revolution. MORRISTOWN, NJ — In its 11th year, the Festival of Books is coming back to Morristown soon, and organizers just announced the lineup of impressive authors who will attend.This year’s festival will take place on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in downtown Morristown. The event, which began in 2014, will once again feature more than 100 authors, several book vendors, and more.Kick...
2025's keynote speaker will be a two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, presenting his new bestseller about the American Revolution.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — In its 11th year, the Festival of Books is coming back to Morristown soon, and organizers just announced the lineup of impressive authors who will attend.
This year’s festival will take place on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in downtown Morristown. The event, which began in 2014, will once again feature more than 100 authors, several book vendors, and more.
Kicking off the festival is the Keynote Event on Oct. 10, featuring two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Rick Atkinson. At the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Atkinson will discuss his latest bestseller — “The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780.”
“In the second volume of Atkinson’s landmark American Revolution Trilogy, George Washington’s army fights on the knife-edge between victory and defeat,” a statement read. “An immediate #1 New York Times best seller, the book captures the pivotal middle years of the war, from the disintegration of the Continental Army at Fort Ticonderoga to the stunning American victory at Saratoga. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Atkinson’s work resonates more than ever.”
Tickets for the Keynote Event are available online here or can be purchased over the phone by calling 973-539-8008. Tickets cost $60 and include a signed copy of Atkinson's book.
The following day, Oct. 11, will be free for all participants. More than 60 authors will be attending, including:
Authors will be available to speak and answer questions at a number of Morristown spots along South Street, including St. Peter’s Church Sanctuary, Parish House, and lawn; The Church of the Redeemer; The Presbyterian Church Parish House; and the Morristown/Morris Township Library. Book sales and signings will take place at a tent on the grounds of the Vail Mansion.
Kids Fest
The Morristown Festival of Books’ Kid Fest will also be returning on Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will feature writers and illustrators of children's/young adult books, as well as crafts, activities, and balloon art.
Some of the authors and illustrators attending Kids Fest include:
For more information on Morristown’s Festival of Books, and to see the full lineup of authors, click here.