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The biggest bookish celebration in KY is happening this Saturday 📚

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Kentucky Humanities Council: The biggest bookish celebration in KY is happening this Saturday 📚

Festival attendees can discover new books, learn about writing and publishing, and celebrate all things reading.

Photo provided by Kentucky Book Festival

Where can you find thousands of books, hundreds of authors, and countless book lovers in one place? At the 41st Kentucky Book Festival, of course.

Head over to Joseph-Beth Booksellers (161 Lexington Green Cir.) on Sat., Oct. 29 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. for the free festival.

Here’s what to expect:

  • A literary lineup of events and kid’s activities
  • ~150 authors available for meet and greets + book signings
  • Programs featuring authors Wendell Berry, Crystal Wilkinson, Barbara Kingsolver, and Jon Meacham
  • And more

Your Saturday + booked.*

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