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SUMMARY:Kentucky Author Forum: John Grisham in conversation with Stacey Abrams
DESCRIPTION:Join Kentucky Author Forum when it welcomes one of the world’s most successful and widely read novelists\, John Grisham\, and Stacey Abrams\, New York Times bestselling author\, entrepreneur\, and political leader. \nThe pair will discuss Grisham’s latest work\, “The French Illusion”\, an international suspense thriller being released on September 29. \nThe ticketed dinner after the interview will honor Stacey Abrams. ** John Grisham is unable to attend dinner. **
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-author-forum-john-grisham-in-conversation-with-stacey-abrams/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Event / Book-Signing,Public Speakers
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Author Forum: Gov. Andy Beshear in conversation with Maureen Dowd
DESCRIPTION:Join Kentucky Author Forum when it welcomes Gov. Andy Beshear and New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd. \nThe pair will discuss Beshear’s first book\, “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country”\, which debuts September 22. \nThe book explores the role of faith in Beshear’s family\, public service and approach to leadership\, and his belief in compassion\, kindness and service as forces to bring people together. \n** There will not be a ticketed dinner after the interview. ** \nBomhard Theater tickets currently sold out. North Lobby Live Stream tickets are available.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-author-forum-gov-andy-beshear-in-conversation-with-maureen-dowd/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Event / Book-Signing,Prominent Louisvillians,Public Speakers
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SUMMARY:Silas House presents "The Tulip Poplars"
DESCRIPTION:Carmichael’s is excited to welcome back Silas House for his new novel\, The Tulip Poplars. He will be joined in conversation by David Arnold. \nThis is a ticketed event. Each ticket includes a hardcover copy of The Tulip Poplars. Please click the “Tickets” link to purchase. A signing will follow the reading\, and there will be additional books for purchase. \nPlease note\, this event will take place at Crescent Hill Baptist Church: 2800 Frankfort Avenue. A special thanks to CHBC for being our community partner. \nAbout the Book: \nA sweeping historical novel about hidden\, forbidden love in the early 1900s by bestselling writer and former poet laureate of Kentucky Silas House. \nAbout the Authors: \nSilas House was a finalist for a 2024 Grammy Award\, winner of the 2022 Duggins Prize\, and is a two-time winner of the Southern Book Prize. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post\, The Atlantic\, Time\, the New York Times\, the Advocate\, Time\, Garden & Gun\, and other publications. He teaches at Berea College and at the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Creative Writing. \nDavid Arnold is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Mosquitoland\, I Loved You in Another Life\, The Electric Kingdom\, Kids of Appetite\, Luminous Beings\, and The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik. He has won the Southern Book Prize and the Great Lakes Book Award\, and was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for his debut. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages. He lives in Lexington\, Kentucky\, with his wife and son. \n***Description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/silas-house-presents-the-tulip-poplars/
LOCATION:Crescent Hill Baptist Church\, 2800 Frankfort Ave\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jeff Kinney: Fight or Flight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Carmichael’s Kids Bookstore is thrilled to welcome Diary of a Wimpy Kid author (and host)\, Jeff Kinney\, as he celebrates the release of his latest book with a knock-out\, interactive stage show\, set to EGGSPLODE with fun for the whole family! \nThis event will take place at Spalding University’s Columbia Gym Auditorium. \nEvent starts at 6:00 pm\, doors will open at 5:00 pm\, and all seating is general admission. \nClick “Buy Tickets” to find more information and to purchase tickets. \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/jeff-kinney-fight-or-flight-tour/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Literary Event / Book-Signing
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