Kathryn Witt
Kathryn Witt is the author of eight books, including 100 Things to Do in Kentucky Before You Die; Perfect Day Kentucky: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways and Other Escapes; Secret Cincinnati: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure; and the historical novel, The Secret of the Belles. She is currently writing Secret Kentucky: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure (Reedy Press 2027). An award-winning travel/lifestyle writer, Kathryn is a member the Authors Guild.
Featured Book
100 Things to Do in Kentucky Before You Die
Did you know the US commercial wine industry began in Kentucky? Specifically, it started at First Vineyard Winery in Nicholasville. And did you know that Bigfoot is frequently sighted in the Red River Gorge area? The Bigfoot Festival, held in Stanton in May, pays tribute to the wily cryptid—as does a Somerset museum called the Paranormal Roadtripper’s Nightmare Gallery. Cross a bridge suspended over sharks at Newport Aquarium and one swaying high above a river at Hidden River Cave. Sleep in a jail cell at the Jailer’s Inn or in the hotel that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to pen the Great American Novel at the historic Seelbach Hilton. These are among the 100 things handpicked by travel writer Kathryn Witt—superlative, standout experiences that will take you all over the Bluegrass.
Meet Kathryn Witt and get a copy of their book at the 2026 Kentucky Book Festival, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.