
VABC Raucous Auction: Ash Lawn Opera
Whether you’re a longtime fan or first-time attendee, consider bidding on Ash Lawn Opera tickets at the annual Raucous Auction to support the Virginia Arts of the Book Center (VABC)!

VABC Raucous Auction: Rare Book School Class
Next on our list of exciting packages that can be yours through the Virginia Arts of the Book Center’s 2016 Raucous Auction, this could be your opportunity to take a class at Rare Book School (RBS)!

VABC Raucous Auction: Apartment in Paris for Two
During this year’s Raucous Auction to support the Virginia Arts of the Book Center, you have the chance to bid on a one-week vacation in an apartment for two in Paris, France!

Hollins University Reading Series
Hollins University offers an opportunity to hear acclaimed authors read from and discuss their work through this annual reading series…

Coming soon! 2016 James River Writers Conference
Writers of all skill levels can gain wisdom from this weekend-long conference…

Virginia Children’s Book Festival: Inspiring Youth to Read
A festival exploring all aspects of children’s and young adult literature…

LGBTQ+ Reading List
Though the Virginia Center for the Book serves the whole state, our office is located in Charlottesville. This weekend, the 5th annual Cville Pride Festival will take place downtown, and …

Inaugural Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival
A new book festival to foster a community interest in reading, writing, and literature…

Route One Reads: An Oenophile’s Dream
With summer heat waves on the way, it’s time to make plans to hit the road for a summer road trip! Of course, you’ll also want to pack some books …

Summer Reading Round-Up
As semesters and school years come to a close and the weather heats up, it’s time to compile summer reading lists! To help guide your selections, we’ve collected some our …