Fall for the Book

Folklorist Ziying You comes to Mini Fest to talk about the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Chinese and Chinese American Women. Find out more: fallforthebook.org/feb2026/ Gmu Iir

I love a good contemporary romance / rom com, so talking to Jenn Bouchard was a delight. Take a listen ❤ podcasts.apple.com/.../fall-for...

For the Love of the Gods: A Night of Romantasy Rachel Van Dyken of Fallen Gods and Alysha Rameera of Her Soul for a Crown, talk divine mythological mischief in this romantasy book event.

Have you grabbed your free tickets for A Night of Romantasy, featuring Alysha Rameera & Rachel Van Dyken? Two weeks until this evening full of mythological mischief! @bardsalley.bsky.social

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Horror at Mini Fest? That's Michael Regina's specialty in his graphic novels, including Deepwater Creek! Find out more - fallforthebook.org/feb2026/

Fairfax, Virginia: 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards Fairfax, Virginia, blends small‑town charm with a vibrant arts scene. Local galleries, public art, and community‑driven programs flourish thanks to strong cultural support from organizations like Arts...

ARTSFairfax has nominated Fairfax City for the USA 10 Best Small Town Art Scene Award!

GET YOUR VOTE IN Voting ends in 19 days! You can cast a vote every day in each category.

Here is Fairfax City's nomination: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/fairf...

Grab your copy of the Fall for the Book spring program at your local @fairfaxlibrary branch or at @georgemasonchss, and dream of all the bookish fun coming up. Read it online here: fallforthebook.org/schedule/

Calling all writers - Fall for the Book is open for submissions! Now through March 31, send us details on your new and forthcoming books for consideration for October 2026 and Spring 2027. Details: fallforthebook.org/submissions/

It's official, we have an INCREDIBLE lineup for you this Spring! From THE Kate Quinn as our April headliner, thanks to the Fairfax County Public Library, to Story Sprint, to a Night of Romantasy, podcasts, livestreams and more! View the full schedule now: fallforthebook.org/schedule

Thank you to the amazing Friends who donated to our year-end campaign to send authors back into Fairfax County Schools! With the generous $2,000 match by retired school librarian Paulette Miller and her husband Mack Miller, we have far exceeded our original goal! Now TWO authors are funded for 2026!

Which beautiful books await us in the new year? #fallforthebook

Bringing Writers to Local Schools
A proud achievement of ours was reaching 1,200 K-12 students by bringing in 3 authors to local schools this fall. To continue these free programs to the schools, we need your help.
Help us raise $2,000 by 12/31.
Give here: givebutter.com/T0yZ2N?gbtid...

A new #fallforthebook Podcast has dropped. Poet Majda Gama discusses her new collection In the House of Modern Upbringing for Girls. It spans growing up in the Saudi Arabia, her time in the DC Punk scene, and the power of music in her work. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... @majda.bsky.social

Fall for the Book wishes you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our literary community!!

Today, our friends Watershed Lit & Women & Gender Studies are hosting the Day of Transgender Literature, starting at 12 p.m. This is a free series of events, so consider coming out! watershedlit.gmu.edu/events/17561

On this Veteran's Day, take a look back at our virtual event featuring decorated Vietnam veteran, Wayne Karlin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdUH...

Today marks the final day of Children's Book Week! Fall for the Book is always thrilled to include children's literature at our fall festival.
@misakorocks @annmccallumbooks @ceecliff_art
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YouTube video by Fall for the Book We All Be Birds: A Memoir

How can pigeons save a life? Find out in our virtual event with authors Brian Buckbee and Carol Ann Fitzgerald, in partnership with #OLLIMason. 🐦

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnrt...

As we move into the colder months, we'll hold onto our fond memories of warm outdoor events at the
#fallforthebook festival.
Aster Equine Photography

YouTube video by Fall for the Book The Curious and Chilling History of Shapeshifters with John Kachuba - Fall for the Book 2020

Happy Halloween! What better time than to learn about the Curious and Chilling History of Shapeshifters! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1w...

Our latest podcasts are available! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Our October festival may be over, but there are still plenty of virtual events you can tune into.
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/.../UCuDnmW1...

Fall for the Book festival 2025 was a huge success. Thanks to all who participated! An special hearty thank you to @Aster Equine Photography for these amazing photos.

What an incredible 27th Fall for the Book Festival! Thank you to our Friends, Sponsors, Partners, and more! Thanks to @bardsalley.bsky.social for the fantastic book sales, and to Aster Equine Photography for your beautiful photos.

What was your favorite memory from this year's festival?

Shubha Sunder Wins New American Voices Award - Fall for the Book Festival Shubha Sunder's Optional Practical Training wins 8th New American Voices Award, a post publication book prize celebrating immigrant writers.

Congratulations to @shubhasunder.bsky.social for winning the 8th Annual Institute for Immigration Research New American Voices Award for Optional Practical Training: A Novel, from @graywolfpress.bsky.social! Read more:

fallforthebook.org/shubhasunder...

YouTube video by Fall for the Book Finding Predictability in Chaos

Happening now: Nobel Peace Prize-winning climate scientist Dr. Jagadish Shukla discusses his groundbreaking studies of monsoons and his pivotal role in the creation of modern weather forecasting.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qsL...

Don't miss #fallforthebook festival Poetry Happy Hour on Friday, October 10
5 p.m.
Chubby Squirrel Brewing, 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax, VA

Thank you, Alma! Your event was amazing!