Don't Forget the Brooklyn Book Festival on Sunday

It's already been blogged about extensively, but it's always worth posting a reminder that the Brooklyn Book Festival will take place on Sunday (9/16) at Borough Hall and other close-by locations from 10AM to 6PM. There are a lot of publishers and book sellers that set up shop at the fest, but the real draw are the presentations, readings and panel discussions. You can find the full program here by clicking on 2007 Events. The biggest problem will be deciding which events to attends as there is a lot going on simultaneously. Us, we're going to post two or three highlights from dozens:

3:00 p.m., Borough Hall Courtroom, MY LIFE.
Three revered authors discuss their new books that detail experiences from their own lives and their respective paths to personal growth, creative expression, and political activism. Featuring Edwidge Danticat, Mike Farrell, and Katha Pollitt.

3:00 p.m., St. Francis College, 180 Remsen St., BROOKLYN BRIDGES TO EUROPE
Brooklyn authors Jonathan Lethem and Jonathan Safran Foer, in conversation with their French and German publishers, explore the appeal of their work to European audiences. Presented with The Cultural Services of the French Embassy, the French-American Foundation and the German Book Office in New York. Moderated by literary critic Liesl Schillinger.

4:00 p.m., St. Francis College, 180 Remsen St., BORN & RAISED.
Short readings and a moderated discussion about Brooklyn’s past and present with renowned authors who have always called the borough home. Featuring Phillip Lopate, Pete Hamill, Bernice McFadden and Jonathan Lethem. Introduced by Johnny Temple, Akashic Books.

In any case, the full schedule deserves your attention.