John Kerry Speaking At Morristown Festival Of Books

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Former Secretary of State John Kerry will be the keynote speaker at this year's Morristown Festival of Books in October.

Kerry will be promoting his new memoir "Every Day is Extra," which discusses his early life as the son of a diplomat, and his career as a Vietnam veteran, senator, Democratic presidential nominee and Secretary of State. He is the only speaker announced so far.

Tickets to the Oct. 12 speech are $50, and include one bookplate-sign hardcopy cover of the book. Students can purchase a $25 ticket that does not include a book. Click here for ticketing information.

The Morristown Festival of Books takes place on Oct. 12 and 13 at various places around Morristown. Authors will hold one-hour question and answer sessions, and book sales and signings will take place at Vail Mansion. Attendees can expect all different types of authors, from children's authors to adult non-fiction writers.

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