The VABA Book Fair was held last weekend in St Albans and it was once again a success for all. Understand a shop may not have sold much but we consider the show a success because we are all together in one room and with our books. It’s good looking out into the room and see all the sellers. And of course, all of the books. I believe this was the first show I sold more than I bought. And of course, I had to buy.

What makes this show so unique in the combined sellers of VABA members, selling antiquarian books and local authors and their newly release books. So many books! So many authors! And poets as well. The room was buzzing with such literary talents.

The St Albans show was organized by Donna Howard, of The Eloquent Page: New, Used, & Rare Books. Howard’s store is located in St. Albans and she served as the hostess for the event. She welcomed all who entered the St Albans City Hall and assisted exhibitors as needed. She was calm and steady throughout the day. A friend of the books!

The next VABA Book Fair will be held Sunday, September 20 at the Pierce Hall Community Center in Rochester, VT. This will be a first for us to be in this location and I am so looking forward to it. Sandy Lincoln of The Bookery is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Hall. Actually, right across the street from The Bookery. The Hall and the bookshop are both located on Route 100. We are all so excited about this new location and date. Watch for more information to be available soon.

Mark your calendars! This will prove to be a fun show – Sunday, September 20, 2026. Pierce Hall Community Center, Rochester VT 10am-4pm And yes, Free admission.