US book fair compared to notorious Fyre Festival after chaotic scenes
Readers Take Denver event ran into some ‘bumpy bumps’, organisers admit, as one attendee is left with a black eye
A four-day event that was supposed to be a book lover’s dream has been dubbed the “Fyre Festival of Books” after it descended into chaos and left one person with a black eye.
Led by Rebecca Yarros, a best-selling author, the Readers Take Denver festival at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Centre was billed as the ultimate event for bibliophiles, where fans could mingle with their favourite authors.
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