Did anyone else catch the drama behind this year’s Southern Festival of Books? After losing federal funding, the fest almost didn’t happen—until Vanderbilt swooped in as a partner. Now everyone’s debating if this new alliance will change the festival’s vibe. Some fans are worried it’ll get too academic, while others think it’s a fresh start. What do you think: sellout move or literary rescue? #Entertainment #Books #SouthernFestivalOfBooks