Embarking on its 12th season, the Savannah Book Festival announces the authors scheduled to present the Opening, Keynote and Closing Addresses for the 2019 Savannah Book Festival, February 14 – 17, 2019.

George Saunders, winner of the 2017 Man Booker prize for his first novel, a New York Times #1 Bestseller, Lincoln in the Bardo, will present the Opening Address on Thursday, February 14, with his debut novelist wife, Paula Saunders. They will be discussing their writing lives, processes and inspirations.

Daniel Krauthammer will present the Keynote Address on Friday, 

February 15, to discuss the last work of his father, Charles Krauthammer, The Point of it All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors. The book explores Charles’ notable writings and speeches from his 30 years as a national columnist and philosopher.

New York Times bestselling author Lynn Vincent and documentary filmmaker Sara Vladic will present the Closing Address on Sunday, February 17 to discuss their book, Indianapolis, the definitive account of one of the most remarkable episodes in American history.

The Opening, Keynote and Closing Addresses will be presented at

 the Historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Tickets are $20 and go on sale on January 10, 2019.

This article appears in Oct 24-30, 2018.