McNally Jackson announced that it is launching a book festival based at its Seaport location, with events held twice a year in spring and fall. The first festival will take place this spring from May 7 through June with the theme “archives, historiography, and legacies.” Vulture writes that it will include a “series of talks, a print zine, and a phone-free closing party (involving “a secret lineup” and a musical guest).” McNally Jackson founder and owner Sarah McNally says she hopes the festival will provide “more access to high-level intellectual conversations in the city” and extend publicity for books beyond …