Whether you’re shopping for a young reader discovering the magic of Winnie-the-Pooh, a fantasy fan eager to follow Bria’s journey in Monster, Monarch, Maiden, a mystery lover looking for their next page-turner, or a scholar seeking thought-provoking nonfiction, the Buckeye Book Fair has something for everyone on your holiday gift list.
Category Archives: Indie Authors
2026 September Buckeye Bookmark
The countdown is officially on. With only one month until the Buckeye Book Fair, every day is packed with planning, organizing, and preparing for the celebration of Ohio’s incredible literary community. The pace is fast, the excitement is real, and the news keeps coming. This year is shaping up to be extraordinary. Stay tuned, stay engaged, and stay ready for a season filled with books, authors, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Celebrating Ohio’s Independent Voices
The 2026 Buckeye Book Fair welcomes an extraordinary group of independent authors whose work reflects the imagination and creative spirit found across Ohio. This year’s Indie Author features are written by Christina Hartmann‑Benchoff, publisher and editor of Prickle Forrest Books, contemporary western romance author, award‑winning short story writer, and former Buckeye Book Fair author.
Finding Her Place: Charity Pleasant Returns to the Buckeye Book Fair
By Christina Hartmann-Benchoff Christina Hartmann‑Benchoff, founder of Prickle Forrest Books and a devoted advocate for Ohio’s indie and self‑published authors, will be writing a new column spotlighting the state’s independent literary talent for the Buckeye Book Fair. For author Charity Pleasant, community is more than simply being surrounded by other people. It is a placeContinue reading “Finding Her Place: Charity Pleasant Returns to the Buckeye Book Fair”