Northwest BookFest draws thousands of literary enthusiasts to downtown Kirkland | Slideshow

Thousands of literary enthusiasts flocked to downtown Kirkland over the weekend for the 2011 Northwest BookFest.

October 4, 2011 4:37 pm
Children's author Schamet Horsfield holds her son during the 2011 Northwest Bookfest on Sunday at Peter Kirk Park. The event drew thousands of literary enthusiasts to several venues in downtown Kirkland over the weekend.
Children's author Schamet Horsfield holds her son during the 2011 Northwest Bookfest on Sunday at Peter Kirk Park. The event drew thousands of literary enthusiasts to several venues in downtown Kirkland over the weekend.

Thousands of literary enthusiasts flocked to downtown Kirkland over the weekend for the 2011 Northwest BookFest.

The event – which was held at various venues throughout downtown, including Peter Kirk Park, the King County Public Library and the Kirkland Performance Center – featured two days of workshops, readings, storytelling, book signings and entertainment.

Nearly all book genres were represented.