Fall for the Book
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Year round events with an October festival, based in Northern Virginia and at George Mason University. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/FallfortheBook
Fall for the Book & the Institute for Immigration Research are delighted to announce the longlist for the 2026 New American Voices Award -- the only post-publication book prize for immigrant writers in the U.S. Read more: fallforthebook.org/2026longlist/
2026 New American Voices Award Longlist - Fall for the Book Festival
The New American Voices Award Judges announce the longlist for the 9th annual award for the book prize celebrating immigrant writers.
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Happening now: award-winning journalist Nicole Carr sits down with LaNitra Berger to discuss The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation. The video will be up on our YouTube channel in the coming weeks. Thanks to our partner #OLLIMason
Tickets are going fast! There's less than a week to go until our summer livestream event in partnership with #OLLIMason. Grab yours and tune in Monday morning for an important discussion. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-price-...
The Price of Exclusion with Author Nicole Carr
Award-winning journalist Nicole Carr investigates the long history of medical racism in her first book, The Price of Exclusion.
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This heat wave has summer on our minds. Now announcing our summer virtual program in partnership with #OLLIMason featuring journalist Nicole Carr. Grab your free tickets today: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-price-...
The Price of Exclusion with Author Nicole Carr
Award-winning journalist Nicole Carr investigates the long history of medical racism in her first book, The Price of Exclusion.
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New Podcast Episode: Iain Haley Pollock’s All The Possible Bodies examines the myths we tell about ourselves, our families and nation. Matthew Nienow’s If Nothing is a reckoning of alcoholism, fatherhood, longing and loss, and the need for forgiveness. open.spotify.com/episode/3htj...
We're so excited for our headliner event with Kate Quinn!
Did you miss our Spring virtual events? Not to worry, watch the videos at your leisure on #FallfortheBook's YouTube Channel. www.youtube.com/channel/UCuD... @anntashislater @dimityonthemove @DimityMcDowellDavis @Ziying You
ICYMI: The video of our livestreamed event The Art of Living in an Impermanent World is now live on YouTube. Thank you to @anntashislater.bsky.social & Aimee Weinstein for the enlightening conversation, and to #OLLIMason for hosting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeCY...
The Art of Living in an Impermanent World
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There's still time to grab your free ticket to Tuesday's virtual event with Ann Tashi Slater - The Art of Living in an Impermanent World. Thanks to our partners #OLLIMason www.eventbrite.com/e/1979992895...
The Art of Living in an Impermanent World
Ann Tashi Slater discusses her book Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World in this virtual event.
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Now up on YouTube, our conversation with Dimity McDowell about what happens when a major driver in your life (in her case, running) is no longer possible for you. Watch thanks to the partnership with our friends #OLLIMason. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-yC...
When the Finish Line Disappears
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Happening now - Dimity McDowell on her book The 27th Mile and what you do when the finish line disappears. Finding structure and meaning after losing a sport you love. #OLLIMason
ATTENTION EARLY RISERS -- and I know most runners are -- at 9:40am EDT tomorrow, Fall for the Book presents WHEN THE FINISH LINE DISAPPEARS with Dimity McDowell @dimityonthemove It's a Zoom event! Reserve your free spot now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1979988307...
When the Finish Line Disappears
As a runner, what comes after you're told you need to hang up your shoes? Author Dimity McDowell answers that question in The 27th Mile.
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Runners who realize it's no longer healthy for them to continue will understand the grief of letting it go. Dimity McDowell delves into anguish of trying to rediscover life after running. Virtual event: March 31 @ 9:40am ET Reserve your ticket now: www.eventbrite.com/e/when-the-f... #fallforthebook
When the Finish Line Disappears
As a runner, what comes after you're told you need to hang up your shoes? Author Dimity McDowell answers that question in The 27th Mile.
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A Conversation with the Authors: Recent Books Published about Migration & Displacement March 4 @ 6-8pm Merten Hall, Rm 1204, GMU Fairfax Campus Mason authors will discuss their works and insights into migration’s global, historical, and personal impacts. Free! RSVP here: cglink.me/2d7/r2294955
A Conversation with the Authors: Recent Books Published about Migration & Displacement - Institute for Immigration Research
Join us for a timely conversation with Mason authors whose recent books examine migration and displacement across global, historical, and lived contexts. Through an engaging panel discussion, the a...
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A Conversation with the Authors: Recent Books Published about Migration & Displacement March 4 @ 6-8pm Merten Hall, Rm 1204, GMU Fairfax Campus Mason authors will discuss their works and insights into migration’s global, historical, and personal impacts. Free! RSVP here: cglink.me/2d7/r2294955
A Conversation with the Authors: Recent Books Published about Migration & Displacement - Institute for Immigration Research
Join us for a timely conversation with Mason authors whose recent books examine migration and displacement across global, historical, and lived contexts. Through an engaging panel discussion, the a...
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As Black History Month winds down, listen to these Fall for the Books podcasts and video. The Grandfather of Black Basketball open.spotify.com/episode/4Xwe... Queen of Exiles open.spotify.com/episode/7rel... Libraries for All www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNdY...
Queen of Exiles with Vanessa Riley
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Warm up tomorrow night with an evening of Romantasy! We're still on - and there will be snacks, drinks, and fabulous authors! Last chance to get tickets. www.eventbrite.com/e/1979986489... City of Fairfax Government & Fairfax City Parks and Recreation
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.
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Book Besties Night Out: Celebrate all things romantasy during this free event! www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/boo... @fallforthebook.bsky.social #booksky #romantasy
This Thursday, A. Kendra Greene delights Mini Fest with her Essays in Curiosity - No Less Strange or Wonderful. Find out more: fallforthebook.org/feb2026/
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...
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 www.eventbrite.com/e/1979986489...
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.
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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/
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...
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...
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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!
