Nine separate festivals received votes — the most diversity in just about any category — but Novello emerged the winner. Over the years, this October lit-fest has spotlighted our public library, and has gotten people excited about reading, always a good thing. Past Novello notables include John Grisham, Alice Sebold, Paul Zindel and Suze Orman. This year, get tickets early for Isabel Allende, Michael Chabon and Christopher Paolini. (Other vote getters: Taste of Charlotte; Yiasou! Greek Festival; Art and Soul of SouthEnd.)
This article appears in Aug 4-10, 2004.
