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Literary Luncheon

Get your tickets for the 2023 Literary Luncheon with Silas House, Senora May, LeTonia Jones, and Patricia Hudson.

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Stephen Bright in conversation with Poppy Harlow!

Author J.R. Ward on Main Stage at noon!

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Thanks to our 2023 Kentucky Book Festival sponsors for their support! Visit our Sponsor page to learn more about supporting the festival and its programs.

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