Fall for the Book
@fallforthebook.bsky.social
Year round events with an October festival, based in Northern Virginia and at George Mason University. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/FallfortheBook
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
January 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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!
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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
December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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 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...
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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 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
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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!!
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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...
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
@asterequine
@misakorocks @annmccallumbooks @ceecliff_art
@asterequine
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
@asterequine
@misakorocks @annmccallumbooks @ceecliff_art
@asterequine
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnrt...
We All Be Birds: A Memoir
YouTube video by Fall for the Book
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November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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...
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
#fallforthebook festival.
Aster Equine Photography
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
#fallforthebook festival.
Aster Equine Photography
Happy Halloween! What better time than to learn about the Curious and Chilling History of Shapeshifters! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl1w...
The Curious and Chilling History of Shapeshifters with John Kachuba - Fall for the Book 2020
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October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
October 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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...
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/.../UCuDnmW1...
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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...
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.
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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?
What was your favorite memory from this year's festival?
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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?
What was your favorite memory from this year's festival?
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...
fallforthebook.org/shubhasunder...
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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...
fallforthebook.org/shubhasunder...
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qsL...
Finding Predictability in Chaos
YouTube video by Fall for the Book
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October 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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...
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
5 p.m.
Chubby Squirrel Brewing, 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax, VA
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Don't miss #fallforthebook festival Poetry Happy Hour on Friday, October 10
5 p.m.
Chubby Squirrel Brewing, 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax, VA
5 p.m.
Chubby Squirrel Brewing, 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax, VA
1/3 Tuesday has back-to-back events at #fallforthebook festival. Check out the schedule: fallforthebook.org/oct9schedule/
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
1/3 Tuesday has back-to-back events at #fallforthebook festival. Check out the schedule: fallforthebook.org/oct9schedule/
3/3 Tuesday has back-to-back events at #fallforthebook festival. Check out the schedule: fallforthebook.org/oct9schedule/
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
3/3 Tuesday has back-to-back events at #fallforthebook festival. Check out the schedule: fallforthebook.org/oct9schedule/
2/3 Tuesday has back-to-back events at #fallforthebook festival. Check out the schedule: fallforthebook.org/oct9schedule/
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
2/3 Tuesday has back-to-back events at #fallforthebook festival. Check out the schedule: fallforthebook.org/oct9schedule/