West Virginia

West Virginia's best-known literary event is the West Virginia Book Festival, held each year in Charleston and bringing together authors, readers, and educators for panels, signings, and discussions across a wide range of genres.

Beyond Charleston, the state's college towns and small cities host smaller regional fairs and author series throughout the year, often tied to local libraries and historical societies. West Virginia's strong Appalachian storytelling tradition gives its book fairs a notable emphasis on memoir, folklore, and regional nonfiction alongside fiction.