We are excited to announce author Sebastian Junger as the Keynote Headliner of the 18th Annual Savannah Book Festival. He will give the Keynote Address on Thursday, February 7, 2025.

Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe, War, Freedom, A Death in Belmont, Fire, and The Perfect Storm, and codirector of the documentary film Restrepo, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and the National Magazine Award for Reporting. You can read more about him on our Meet the Author page.

Sebastian Junger’s Keynote Address continues the powerful 2025 SBF lineup. Stay connected with SBF for the Closing Address announcement, and Festival Saturday author reveals. Our “Book-It Tuesday” Festival Saturday author announcements have begun. Follow us on InstagramFacebook, and X for the weekly Festival Saturday author announcements.

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