Books and Blooms returns to Boothbay

Fifty Maine authors will be available to meet the public and autograph copies of their books. Books will be available for sale at the event, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your favorite local authors, explore a lush and historic location, and support MWPA's efforts to promote Maine authors and their work.

Admission is a discounted $7 for MWPA members, and the event runs from Noon-3:00 pm. The Boothbay Railway Village is open from 9:30 am until 5 pm.

"This year marks the fifth anniversary of Books and Blooms, and we are pleased to host the largest gathering of Maine authors in what has become, for many, a highlight of the summer." -Wayne Sheridan, Event Chair

Authors Attending include:
Charlotte Agell, Phyllis Austin, Edgar Allen Beem, Bob Brooks, Patricia Delois, Bill Dixon, Gail Donovan, Jean Flahive, Carolyn Gage, Gerald ("Jerry") George, Karel Hayes, Hannah Holmes, Dahlov Ipcar, Alex Irvine, Reza Jalali, Jennifer Jacobson, Fred Kaplan, Matthew Kiell, Catherine Latta, Robin MacCready, Amy MacDonald, John Manderino, Patrisha McLean, Sarah Sherman McGrail, Kathleen Mundell, Maria Padian, Dawn Potter, Rebecca Reed, Lewis Robinson, Carey Salerno, Colin Sargent, Betsy Sholl, Jenny Siler, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Caroline Sulzer, James Taliana, Don Toll, Linda Tatelbaum, Sarah L. Thomson, Debra Wainwright, Sandy Seeley Walling Terry Webb, and others!

Admission to the fair is free with admission the The Boothbay Railway Village ($9 adults/$5 children 3 to 16/under 3 free.); discounted to $7 for MWPA members. Includes train ride on a steam-driven, narrow gauge railroad and all other activities and exhibits. The Boothbay Railway Village includes 28 historic structures on
ten acres. The Boothbay Railway Village is comprised of more than ten acres and 28 historic structures. For a detailed history of the village and its exhibits, please visit www.railwayvillage.com or call call 207-633-4727.