​2026 PARTICIPATING AUTHOR, EDITORS & PUBLISHERS are listed below:

Lynda Allen | Stephanie Benson | James Blakey | Tom Brede | Kimberly Brown | Thomas A. Burns Jr. | Torria Burwell

Kathryn Caldwell | J P Cane | Sara Condrey | Amy Daniels | Mich Devinity | P A Duncan | Nichole Dunn | Jessie Eaker

Aline Francoure | Harry "Jack" Heckel | Terry Hooker | Monica Humpal | Margaret F. Johnson | Mel W. Jones | Maggie King

Pamela K. Kinney | Joanne Liggan | Kathryne Mae | Jim McGrath | Geri Mason | Paula Miller | Dennis M. Myers

Denise Peters | Jacob Peyton | Tameka Pleasants | Mary Polen | Emily Walls Ray | Ann Reddick | Lynda K. Roper | Trinity Marie

Daniel Sherrier | Wayland Smith (Crowded Shelf) | Chuck Tabb | Dr. Sandra Tanner | Celie Thomas | Leslie Truex

Paulette Whitehurst | G.K. Wilson | Heather Wood

 
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REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED!

Contact Joanne at joliggan@gmail.com to check availability due to cancellations.

If you are lucky enough to get in at this late date, you will not be listed in the program.

Sponsors include:​

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Welcome to the Hanover Book Festival Website!


PHOTOS FROM THE 2025 EVENT HAVE BEEN POSTED TO OUR PHOTO GALLERY!


We are so glad you found us and hope you will join us for our 2026 festival for readers!  Always FREE to the public and a fun and relaxing way to spend a few hours on a Saturday.


Visit each table to meet the authors and browse their newest books.


Buy 4 books and get one free from the table of books donated by participating authors.


​By the Way, books make great Christmas gifts - So get started on your Christmas shopping!

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We hope to see you there!​​​

Hanover Book Expo 2026!

An Event for the Entire Family!


​Saturday, November 14, 2026

VFW Post 9808

7168 Flag Ln.

Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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FREE Admission!

Book sales from 10:00 am 'til 3:00 pm


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What to Expect This Year


​Dozens of Virginia's authors will be displaying, discussing, signing, and selling their latest books. Scroll down to see a list of participating authors!

Their names will be added as they register to attend.

"Buy 4, Get 1 FREE!"​​​​​​

Each person receives a card with 4 check-boxes. 
Each time you purchase a book, have the author initial one of the boxes.
After 4 purchases, go to Table #1 near the entrance to choose your free book!

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ATTENTION VIRGINIA AUTHORS! ​​

FOOD PROVIDED BY CASSIE'S KITCHEN!

POST 9808