Lit/Books

The Carnegie Center for Learning & Literacy presents 'The Artist's Way': Nurturing Our Creative Life class on Wednesday, April 22.

Readers and Rockers on Thursday, April 23: An Evening of Poems and Songs (Eric Sutherland, Katerina Stoykova-Klemer, Carrie Green, Scott Whiddon, J Marinelli) 7 pm, Farish Theater in Central Library.  

James C. Nicholson signs The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America's Premier Sporting Event on April 25 at Joseph-Beth. "Each year on the first Saturday in May, the world turns its attention to the twin spires of Churchill Downs for the high-stakes excitement of the "greatest two minutes in sports," the Kentucky Derby. […]

New York Times Bestselling Author Sarah Mlynowski discusses and signs Beauty Queen: Whatever After #7 on April 28 at Joseph-Beth.

There is a Library Lecture Series with Pellom McDaniels III at the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday, April 29. "At the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in downtown Lexington, Pellom McDaniels III will present his book, The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy. A member of the faculty at Emory University in […]

Katie Lee discusses and signs her Endless Summer Cookbook at Joseph-Beth on Wednesday, April 29.

April's Holler Poet Series is on Wednesday, April 29 at 9 pm, and as always, at Al's Bar.

The first ever Independent Bookstore Day features exclusive books, art prints, and Kentucky bookmarks. 400 bookstores and 16 exclusive books and art pieces will be featured. Kentucky Fried Zine Fest will bring homemade independent Bookstore Day Madlibs for your madlibbing pleasure. May 2 at 10 am at Morris Book Shop.

The Carnegie Center Book Fair is on May 9, from 11 am - 4 pm. A number of accomplished Kentucky authors will be at the Center to sell and sign their books.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris discusses and signs Day Shift: Novel of Midnight, Texas on Monday, May 11 at 7 pm at Joseph-Beth. This is a ticketed event, call (859) 273-2911 or stop by the store to reserve your place in line.

Kim Michele Richardson reads from and signs Liar's Bench at 2 pm on Saturday, May 23 at Joseph-Beth.

Instagram Superstar Momo reads from and sings Find Momo Coast to Coast at Joseph-Beth at 2 pm on Sunday, May 24.

Al's Bar presents May's Holler Poets Series at 9 pm on Wednesday, May 27.

Kentucky authors Cameron Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess discuss and sign My Old Kentucky Road Trip: Historic Destinations and Natural Wonders at Joseph-Beth at 2 pm on June 13. "Discover all the worthwhile distractions between Paw Paw in Pike County and the Kentucky Bend of the Mississippi River in Fulton County. Treasures like Abraham Lincoln's boyhood […]

New York Times Bestselling Author Laurell K. Hamilton discusses Dead Ice: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter on Saturday, June 13 at 7 pm. "Anita Blake is a U.S. Marshal who can raise zombies with the best of them. But ever since she and master vampire Jean-Claude went public with their engagement, all she is to anyone is […]

Apex Publications' 10th anniversary celebration presents Jazon Sizemore's For Exposure: The Life and Times of a Small Press Publisher at 5 pm on Saturday, June 20. "The release of Jason Sizemore's new book 'For Exposure: The Life and Times of a Small Press Publisher'. *A reading from 'For Exposure' with a signing afterward. *Door prizes throughout the […]

The June Holler Poets Series at Al's Bar will be at 9 pm on Wednesday, June 24.

Don Boes signs his new collection of poetry, Good Luck With That, at 5:30 pm at Morris Book Shop on Thursday, June 25.

June's Wandering Storytellers is at the Central Library's Farish Theatre at 7 pm on Monday, June 29. "Join us the last Monday of every month for a rip roaring good time at the Farish Theater in the Lexington Public Library. One of two formats will be presented each month. Most months will have a featured […]

Author Ronni Lundy is signing her newest book 'Sorghum's Savor' 6pm July 22nd at Windy Corner Market.

The July Holler Poet Series is on Wednesday, July 22 at 9 pm at Al's Bar.

RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 5:30 PM. Author Ronni Lundy is signing her newest book 'Sorghum's Savor' 2-3pm Sunday, August 2nd at Morris Book Shop.

Appalachian Author Billy Coffey discusses and signs The Curse of Crow Hollow on Tuesday, August 11 at 7 pm. "With the profound sense of Southern spirituality he is known for, Billy Coffey draws us into a town where good and evil and myth and reality intertwine in unexpected ways. Everyone in Crow Hollow knows of Alvaretta […]

Kentucky Author Michael Crisp discusses and signs Blue Shirts on Saturday, August 15 at 2 pm. "Sean Everett is having a tough week. After finalizing a bitter divorce, he loses his job as a stockbroker with the financial firm he has worked for most of his life. Broke and desperate, Sean finds himself fearing for his future […]

Three Science Fiction Authors (Richard Kadrey, Chuck Wendig, and David Wellington) are at Joseph-Beth on Tuesday, August 18 at 7 pm to discuss their works (Killing Pretty, Zeroes, and Positive).

Award-winning Kentucky Poet Kathleen Driskell reads from and signs Next Door to the Dead: Poems on Thursday, August 27 at 7 pm. "When Kathleen Driskell says that she's gone to visit the neighbors, she means something different than most. The noted poet lives in an old country church just outside Louisville. Next door is an old […]

Gerry Stribling will be at Morris Book Shop on Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m. to discuss and sign his new book Buddhism for Dudes: A Jarhead's Field Guide to Mindfulness.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison discusses and signs The Drafter: Peri Reed Chronicles on Thursday, September 3 at 7 pm.

The Morris Book Shop is hosts Ada Limón as she signs her new poetry collection, "Bright Dead Things" on September 5 at 5 pm. "About the book: Bright Dead Things examines the chaos that is life, the dangerous thrill of living in a world you know you have to leave one day, and the search […]

The Carnegie Center will host a writers meet-up on Tuesday, September 8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. "Come to the Carnegie Center to meet like-minded writers, find a writing group/critique partner, and/or mingle with instructors, mentors, published authors, and fellow students. Wine, refreshments, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served."

The 2015 Appalachian Symposium is at the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center in Berea September 9-10. All events are free and open to the public. We welcome large school groups or anyone at all who would like to attend. There is plenty of room at all events (except for master classes, where space is somewhat limited, so […]

The Woodford Humane Society's Annual Sniff'n'Mingle is on Friday, September 11 at 6:30 pm. Join for the debut of the 2016 Woodford Humane Society Limited Edition Calendar. Bring your friendly, leashed canine to Joseph-Beth and watch this year's featured pets walk the red carpet. WHS is also bringing adoptable dogs to strut their stuff.

The 2015 Wild Women of Poetry Slam, a part of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference, will be at the Downtown Arts Center on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 pm. "A poetry slam competition sponsored annually by the Kentucky Women Writers Conference, emceed by Bianca Spriggs, with featured celebrity judge Jessica Helen Lopez and Nashville singer/songwriter […]

Pen to Plate Dinner with Chef Allison Davis at 7:30 pm at the Morris Book Shop, a part of their Pen to Plate Dinner Series.

20 Years in the USA: Katerina Stoykova-Klemer's Anniversary Poetry Reading and Celebration is on Tuesday, September 22 at 5 p.m. in the Farish Theater.

Where Am I Now: New Songs on Kentucky Poetry is on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Transylvania University's Carrick Theater. Four Kentucky poets will be on hand to recite poems and speak to the audience: George Ella Lyon, Richard Taylor, Frank X. Walker and Jeff Worley.

Rick Capone and Michael Blowen will discuss and sign History of Old Friends: A Home for Retired Thoroughbreds on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. at Joseph-Beth.

#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files, discusses and signs The Aeronaut's Windlass: Cinder Spires #1 on Wednesday, September 30.

Bestselling author and Kentuckian Ann H. Gabhart will discuss and sign her new book The Innocent on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. "Carlyn Kearney has spent two lonely years not knowing whether to mourn or to hope after she receives word from the Union Army that her husband is missing. The war ends […]

Woodsongs: John Cowan and Andrea Zonn play at 6:45 pm at the Lyric Theatre on Monday, October 12.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale starts off on October 17 at the Central Library and runs through October 25. The hours are 11 am - 7 pm each day. "October 17th, 11am-7pm: Friends Day Members only. Memberships available at the door. No strollers, please. October 18th to Friday, October 24th, 11am-7pm October 25th, […]

Kentucky editors Tom Appleton and Melissa McEuen discuss and sign Kentucky Women: Their Lives and Times on Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm at Joseph-Beth. Kentucky Women introduces a dynamic and diverse history covering the Appalachian region in the east to the Pennyroyal in the west. Essays highlight women whose aspirations, innovations, activism, and creativity illustrate Kentucky's […]