Washington

Washington State's book fair activity centers on Seattle, a city with an unusually high concentration of independent bookstores and a reading public that supports a steady calendar of author events and literary festivals through the year.

Regional fairs bring together local and touring authors across genres, often held in partnership with libraries, universities, and the city's strong indie bookstore network. The Pacific Northwest's literary community also has a notable presence in speculative fiction and nature writing, which shows up in the programming of many regional events.