Friday, October 18, 2013

Kentucky Book Fair on My Calendar


The Kentucky Book Fair in Frankfort, which I have often attended, is coming up in a couple of weeks. This year I see that some of the regular favorites will be in attendance at this one-day event: Wendell Berry; Bobbie Ann Mason; and, the state's former and only female governor Martha Layne Collins (whom I have had the pleasure of interviewing). Sue Grafton, Louisville native and author of the alphabet mysteries featuring Kinsey Millhone, is scheduled to be there to sign her newest, W is for Wasted.

Also on the list is Duffy Brown who writes the fun mysteries set in Savannah (where I will be next week!). I met her last year, bought her first book, Iced Chiffon, and now, after reading her second, Killer in Crinolines, consider myself to be a fan of hers. 

Here is a link to author photos I took at last year's event.

Even though I am in the midst of getting ready for my Grand Southern Literary Tour 2013, I am definitely going to put this book fair on my calendar. It makes for a fun, literary day. And one that is always full of surprises.

4 comments:

  1. Sounds wonderful! Our area is having a Festival of Reading with a bunch of authors on Oct. 26--they have it every year and I've yet to attend. This year, I'll be out of town, so maybe next year.

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    1. Hi Kathy. I looked up the reading festival. They have a fine line-up of authors. It looks like it will be a great day.

      Enjoy your trip and be sure to let me know of any literary finds!

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  2. Belle I just picked up the collected poems of Wendell Berry, I am most impressed, I had not read any of his work previously. Sounds like a great event!

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    1. Ah, Tullik. Mr. Berry is a favorite in Kentucky for sure. He practically invented the new agrarian movement!

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