Virginia Festival of the Book
Category: Event Calendar
Dates and Times for this Past Event
- Sunday, Mar 23, 2025
- Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
- Friday, Mar 21, 2025
- Thursday, Mar 20, 2025
Location
Multiple locations across the downtown mall, University Grounds and various Charlottesville locations.
Details
The Virginia Festival of the Book is this weekend!
Champagne and Cake with Louis Bayard and Emma Donoghue - Friday, March 21
Join us for a delightful afternoon of cake and champagne with bestselling authors, Louis Bayard and Emma Donoghue. Bayard’s The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts brings to life the poignant, dramatic story of Oscar Wilde’s family, spanning the globe and decades as this novel captures Wilde’s evocative legacy. Donoghue’s The Paris Express, inspired by a French railway disaster in 1895, takes readers on a breathtaking ride through history, blending real and invented characters from around the world. Immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of the 1890s while you savor delicious delectables and a glass of bubbly!
