We’d like to announce the lucky winner of Free Book Friday’s “Wounded Knee 1973: Still Bleeding”, written by 2014 Festival of Books author Stew Magnuson!

“Writing is so much different than making a movie. How can 120 minutes…compete with hours and hours of vivid life inside your own head?” -Patrick Hicks

Meeting your favorite writers can be intimidating. Here are three tips to make the experience pleasant for you AND for your quarry – er – favorite writers.

We have a winner! We are pleased to announce the latest winner of our weekly Free Book Friday contest!

For a bibliophile, a book festival is quite simply the best place on the planet. From autographs to awesome authors, it’s an unforgettable experience.

We have the winner of the Whatcha’ Readin’ Wednesday contest held on our Facebook page and Festival Fodder!

Like us on Facebook to take part in Whatcha’ Readin’ Wednesday and Free Book Friday and to stay up to date on the latest Festival news!

The tour began Jun 15 and continues this week, click “Continue Reading” for dates and times. Also, be sure to read the fantastic interview with Kathleen Norris.

Welcome to our new South Dakota Festival of Books Blog! This blog will feature information about our annual Festival of Books.