New York

New York is the country's publishing capital, and its book fair calendar reflects that concentration of editors, agents, and imprints. Manhattan and Brooklyn both host literary festivals through the year, including the Brooklyn Book Festival, one of the largest free literary events in the country, drawing authors and readers to a full day of panels, readings, and exhibitor tables each fall.

The city has also long hosted major publishing trade events that bring the industry together outside the public-facing fairs. For authors and readers alike, New York's density of literary institutions makes it one of the most active fair circuits in the country.