​A Celebration of Books

​The West Virginia Book Festival is an annual event for book lovers of all ages and! Featuring programs by local and international bestselling authors, a Used Book Sale, and a Festival Marketplace, it takes place at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in downtown Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia Book Festival Attendance is (and always will be) free of cost.

Gregg Hurwitz and KCPLS Director Erika Connelly at the 2024 Book Festival

Schedule

Schedule Download Here

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Volunteer

West Virginia Book Festival is looking for volunteers! Applications are available down below.

Application Download Here

2026 Book Festival Authors

Rosalie Haizlett

Craig Johnson

Kate Quinn

Margot Lee Shetterly

R.L. Stine

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2026 McCreight Lecture

October 15, 2026

Rick Atkinson

Signing Session Information
Now Available!

Download Here

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors.

​Many organizations and volunteers work together to make the West Virginia Book Festival a reality.

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Charter Presenters

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Sponsors

Contact

West Virginia Book Festival
123 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25312
[email protected]
(304) 343-4646 x1287

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