Virginia

Virginia's best-known literary event is the Virginia Festival of the Book, held each spring in Charlottesville and organized by Virginia Humanities, bringing together authors, readers, and educators for several days of panels and discussions across a wide range of genres.

Beyond Charlottesville, the state's cities and university towns host smaller regional fairs and author series throughout the year, often tied to local libraries and historical societies. Virginia's mix of academic institutions and a strong regional history gives its book fairs a notable emphasis on nonfiction and historical writing alongside fiction.