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

Presented by The Kentucky Book Festival and Kentucky Humanities, this program is part of the main festival on November 2.

Jon Reynolds

Illuminating Nature: Chasing Light Across the Landscape

An award-winning photographer based in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, Jon Reynolds has been a full-time adult educator with Gateway Community and Technical College for over 25 years. His first book, Illuminating Nature combines mesmerizing photographs with reflections on the peace we find in nature, the importance of planning and equal power of serendipity, and tips for getting that photo.

Blair Thomas Hess & Cameron Ludwick

Kentucky, Y’all: A Celebration of the People and Culture of the Bluegrass State

Friends for more than 20 years, Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess have written four Kentucky travel books that serve as handbooks to destinations across the state as well as reliable sources of history, culture, arts, events, food, entertainment and living. Their latest book, Kentucky, Y’all is an entertaining and informative compilation of the state’s favorite oddities, quirks, and traditions told through their best stories from their experiences as writers, travelers, and residents in this ode to the Commonwealth.

Kathryn Witt

Perfect Day Kentucky: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Other Escapes

A member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the Authors Guild, Kathryn Witt is an award-winning author and travel writer who has written about Kentucky for many years, including for Kentucky Living magazine and the official Kentucky Visitors Guide. Her latest book, Perfect Day Kentucky shares insights and insider tips to help visitors make the very most of the quintessential experiences, while also presenting additional suggestions to inspire further exploration and encourage longer stays.