The low key, indie and local feel of the festival was excellent. - Speaker
I found the entire experience to be fantastic--the other authors, the displays, the readings. I also really liked the location--conveniently situated, and nicely organized inside the school. - Speaker
I enjoyed the panel discussions that I attended. - Attendee
There was a fun and friendly community spirit about the event. - Exhibitor
It was a lovely event. I fell in love with Columbia City. - Speaker
The mix of kinds of exhibitors plus kinds of authors was excellent. - Exhibitor
The grass-roots feeling was terrific. It felt like Bumbershoot Bookfair in the old days when we were a tight literary community. - Speaker
Authors were treated very well...[the organizers were] very responsive to questions, and [it was] great to have easy parking. It also felt professional but still personal, not corporate. - Speaker
It was good that it was in a location easily accessible by surface streets, I-90, I-5 and the light rail. The free parking was also a plus. - Exhibitor
I did like the location, and the selection of authors was fantastic. - Exhibitor
Excellent volunteers and staff generally. Enough room for everyone and everything going on. Good parking & local business support. - Speaker
Overall I was very pleased. We had a lot of traffic at our booth and we sold quite a few books. - Exhibitor
The speaker lounge was terrific. Thanks for thinking of us and even providing some food. The introducers in the rooms were also quite helpful. - Speaker
It was a great festival, a really strong start. - Exhibitor
Everyone attending seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. It was a good event. - Exhibitor
What a wonderful community event! - Speaker
I'm glad there were signs that pointed the way to things. I liked the little food court. I really enjoyed talking with the exhibitors in my room. - Exhibitor
I liked the fact that you had independent bookstores there in particular and attractions that would appeal to readers/fans of all genres. - Speaker
I found staff friendly and thought it seemed very well organized. - Speaker
The volunteers were extraordinary. I was absolutely blown away by their attentive cooperation. Kudos!! - Speaker
People were delighted to have the festival back. - Exhibitor
