Saturday’s inaugural San Diego Festival of Books at Liberty Station was a heartening testament to the power of the written word in our community. More than 50 authors — most from San Diego County — appeared on panels and signed books. Local bookstores and presses were well-represented and all of the booths I visited were busy. I’m so pleased that my employer, The San Diego Union-Tribune, co-sponsored the event along with KPBS. Here’s hoping the Festival of Books continues to thrive in the years ahead.