Book lovers, don’t miss out on this year’s festival!  Whether your interest is young adult fiction, kids’ authors, cookbooks, or murder mystery, you’ll find a book for each member of your family.  be sure to stop by the Haile/U.S. Bank Foundation Kids’ Corner for storybook characters, music, author-led story times, live performances, and loads of kid-friendly activities.  The book festival offers workshops and author signings for young adults and parents.

Books by the Banks takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Duke Energy Convention Center (525 Elm St., downtown).  Visit booksbythebanks.org for a list of attending authors.