Opening Address: Anna Quindlen – Savannah Book Festival
February 6
Savannah Book Festival Headliner Addresses are ticketed events in the Lucas Theater in Downtown Savannah, highlighting three nationally recognized authors from across the country. Headliners will give a 45-minute presentation on their creative process and life as writers, followed by a Q&A and book signing. The 2025 Festival lineup consists of Anna Quindlen for the Opening Address, Sebastian Junger for the Keynote Address, and Ben Mezrich for the Closing Address.
Anna Quindlen is the author of many bestselling books including the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Rise and Shine, the #1 bestselling memoir Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, and A Short Guide to a Happy Life. Her novels include Blessings, One True Thing, the Oprah Book Club Selection Black and Blue, Still Life with Bread Crumbs, Miller’s Valley, and Alternate Side. She will be speaking about her newest book After Annie, a book about hope and the unexpected power of adversity to change us in profound and indelible ways.
Tickets are $30.