Don Hooper & Bill Mares, authors of I Could Hardly Keep from Laughing, will read and sign books at Bookstock: the Green Mountain Festival of Words, which showcases literary luminaries and cross-cultural voices, including Pulitzer Prize winners, Poet Laureates, National Book Award winners, plus debut and bestselling authors from Vermont and beyond. Features a huge sale of used, rare, and vintage books, along with author book signings, live music, food, and entertainment all on The Green in this storybook New England village. It’s free, walkable, and fun for all ages.

The festival runs June 24, 25, and 26. Learn more at bookstockvt.org.