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UK Main Stage

Spalding & James Baker Hall Foundation Writers Room

R. J. Corman Storytime Stage

KCTCS Emerald Events Stage

  • Around the Kitchen Table

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    with Al Roker and Edward Lee in conversation with Ouita Michel (Book as Ticket with signing in Kitchen section within JBB)

  • Reflections on A Spiritual Journey

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    with Brother Paul Quenon and Jon Sweeney in conversation with Fenton Johnson (signing in Spirituality section within JBB)

  • Making Sense of the Chaos

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    with Nic Stone in conversation with Mariama J. Lockington

  • For the Love of the Game

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    with Derrick Ramsey, Jack Givens, and Tom Hammond in conversation with Alan Cutler

Red Barn

46 Solutions Stage

  • In Search of Justice

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    with Barbara Bradley Hagerty in conversation with Stephen B. Bright

  • Love Letter to YA

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    with Christen Randall, Shannon Stoker, Ambika Vohra and David Arnold

  • Troublesome Rising

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    with Melissa Helton, Pauletta Hansel, Julia Watts, George Ella Lyon and Frank X Walker

  • Destination: Kentucky

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    with Jon Reynolds, Blair Thomas Hess, Cameron Ludwick, and Kathryn Witt

  • Hoofbeats and Heartbeats

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    with Jessica Whitehead, Roda Feraro and Avalyn Hunter

The 2024 Kentucky Book Festival program is featured in the October issue of Kentucky Monthly Magazine.

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About

A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, and publishing which takes place each fall. Festival events seek to connect book-lovers and authors, spark engaging conversations, and empower readers by providing access to new books as well as opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the biggest bookish celebration in Kentucky! 

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Location

The Kentucky Book Festival is held at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky. Located in Lexington Green, Joseph Beth has played a significant cultural role as a major bookseller, hosting more bestselling authors, celebrities, public figures and politicians than any other local organization.

Joseph Beth Booksellers
161 Lexington Green Circle, #B
Lexington, KY 40503

Parking

Parking is free and easily accessible in front of Joseph Beth Booksellers during the festival.

Dining

Plan your day with local options like Palmer’s Fresh Grill, Bronte Bistro, Goodwood Lexington and much more.

Volunteer Information

Volunteers for the 2024 Kentucky Book Festival are needed! Learn more here.