Slideshow: The Albany Book Festival
University at Albany photographer Patrick Dodson captured dozens of images from the Albany Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. "I thought it was s a great event with a very attentive audience," Dodson said. "I was particularly excited about some great moments between students and authors."
Albany Book Festival Sept. 14, 2019
Author Melissa Rivero and UAlbany student Neshana Murray. (Patrick Dodson / University at Albany)
Albany Book Festival Sept. 14, 2019
Joyce Carol Oates and Jonathan Santlofer during a discussion of Oates' new novel "My Life as a Rat" in the Outdoor Tent at UAlbany. (Patrick Dodson / University at Albany)
Albany Book Festival Sept. 14, 2019
Albany Book Festival attendees in the Outdoor Tent. (Patrick Dodson / University at Albany)
Albany Book Festival Sept. 14, 2019
Events were held throughout the Campus Center and Campus Center West Addition. (Patrick Dodson / University at Albany)
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