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Gaithersburg Book Festival’s “State of the Book” panel discussion. Date: May 21, 2011. Where: Gaithersburg City Hall, Gaithersburg, Md. What: The panel will feature reporter Michael Norris, bookseller Mark LaFramboise, publisher Jed Lyons, agent Gail Ross, and editor Geoff Shandler sharing their perspectives on the business. More info: www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org.