Hernan Diaz, Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan, Imani Perry, Tracy Kidder, Stacy Schiff and Luke Russert were among the featured authors during the 12th annual Nantucket Book Festival. Taking place June 15-18, this year’s fête included 22 free author presentations throughout the weekend, a Nanpuppets show, a youth poetry workshop and performances by Humans & Poetry and Nantucket’s The Shep Cats at the Chicken Box. Over the years, the festival has continued to establish itself as a major summer destination for booklovers with an impressive and eclectic lineup of award-winning authors.