Book ’em

Suffering from writer’s block? Worried about the future of books? These and other topics will be covered at the Boston Book Festival. “Jumpstart Your Writing’’ is at Trinity Church (10 a.m.; registration required). “Documenting History’’ with Ken Burns is at the BPL (11:30 a.m.). “The Future of Reading: Books Without Pages?’’ is at the BPL (1 p.m.). Boston Noir Launch with Dennis Lehane is at the BPL (6-9 p.m. $15. 21+). John Hodgman will be on hand. Oct. 24 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Boston Public Library (700 Boylston St.), Old South Church (645 Boylston St.), Trinity Church (206 Clarendon St.), and outdoors in Copley Square. 617-252-3240. www.bostonbookfest.org