The 35th annual literary festival takes place in person at Bicentennial Mall, the Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee State Library from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.  The festival weekend will feature appearances from approximately 150 authors, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with their favorite writers through a series of live events, panels, meet & greets (including marquee YA and adult novelist Carl Hiaasen), book signings and more.