SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The 2025 Savannah Book Festival has announced the authors for its Headliner Addresses at the Lucas Theatre. Anna Quindlen will provide the Opening Address on Thursday, February 6; Sebastian Junger will provide the Keynote Address on Friday, February 7; and Ben Mezrich will deliver the Closing Address on Sunday, February 9. The Headliner Events are ticketed events during the Savannah Book Festival and include 45-minute presentations by the featured authors on their creative process and life as a writer, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
2025 marks the 18 th year for the Savannah Book Festival, which features more than 40 authors and runs from Thursday, February 6 through Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Historic Downtown Savannah. One of the Festival’s highlights, Festival Saturday, on February 8 is free and open to the public. Festival Saturday features solo author presentations in seven venues throughout the downtown area, as well as book signings, food trucks, and more.