BOOK FESTIVAL


August 4, 2026

Photography by Joshua Bradford Gray, Charity Grace Mofsen, Tim Ehrenberg and Sara Divello

Featuring a star-studded lineup from all walks of the literary world, the Nantucket Book Festival was a sight to see. From bestselling author Ann Patchett, to The Today Show host Jenna Bush Hager, Kin author Tayari Jones and Buckeye author Patrick Ryan, the festival offered free events for every reader, with book talks at the Methodist Church, Dreamland, Nantucket Atheneum and the White Elephant.

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