DSM Book Festival Announces Chris Bohjalian As Headlining Author
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Jan. 13, 2023) – New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian, author of “The Flight Attendant,” will be one of the headlining authors at the 2023 DSM Book Festival. The Festival will take place on Saturday, March 25 at Capital Square in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). The DSM Book Festival connects people who love books with people who create them.
Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 24 books. His work has been translated into 35 languages and become three movies and an Emmy-nominated TV series. His 2018 novel, “The Flight Attendant,” debuted as a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and National Indiebound Bestseller. It is now an HBO Max TV series, starring Kaley Cuoco. Season two landed in April 2022. “The Flight Attendant” is a powerful story about the ways an entire life can change in one night: A flight attendant wakes up in unusual circumstances with no idea what happened. Set amid the captivating world of those whose lives unfold at forty thousand feet, “The Flight Attendant” unveils a spellbinding story.
“We are excited to welcome Chris Bohjalian to the DSM Book Festival, as we know many readers will be familiar with his work including “The Flight Attendant,” which has received significant national acclaim,” said Amelia Klatt, Director of Events at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
In addition to acclaimed authors, the DSM Book Festival will feature book club-style discussions led by featured commentators, hands-on activities, children’s programming, food, drink, live music and more. More programing and headlining authors will be announced leading up to the event.
“We are excited to sponsor the DSM Book Festival as a signature community event that adds vibrancy to Downtown Des Moines,” said Julie Stewart, Vice President of Community Relations at Prairie Meadows. “This year’s Festival promises to be another strong chapter of this event with renowned speakers and programming for all ages.”
There is still time for local authors, publishers and illustrators to apply to be part of The Festival. Interested parties must submit their applications by Jan. 16, 2023. Local nonprofits wishing to host a booth for their organization may also apply to earn a spot at the event. Nonprofit applications close on Jan. 23, 2023. The DSM Book Festival is also offering an opportunity for select merchants to promote themselves and sell their goods to Festival guests. Those interested may apply online through Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
The Festival is sponsored by Prairie Meadows, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, Dotdash Meredith, the Kerry and Linda Killinger Foundation, Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Des Moines Public Library’s Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) series, and BookPress Publishing.
More details, including headlining authors and additional interactive Festival activities, will be announced in the coming months. Learn more at DSMbookfestival.com.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.
About Downtown, DSM, Inc.
Downtown DSM, Inc. is part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership and is dedicated to ensuring the continued growth of Downtown Des Moines (DSM). A strong region needs a strong Downtown. Downtown DSM, Inc. leads efforts to drive development, placemaking and events in Downtown DSM. It promotes a strong Downtown through integration of retail, restaurants, businesses, housing, events and placemaking.