Bluegrass State bibliophiles: this is for you! The 40th annual Kentucky Book Festival is returning to Lexington this November, and it’s going to be one for the books (see what we did there?). This week-long book festival in Kentucky is happening Nov. 1-6, and it’s an epic event you won’t want to miss!

Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Lexington Green is one of the most thrilling bookstores you’ll ever visit.

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An independent bookstore with a handful of locations in the Kentucky/Ohio region, Joseph-Beth was founded in Lexington in 1986, and this flagship store is a much-loved part of the city.

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This two-story retailer boasts thousands and thousands of titles, and regularly hosts community events and family programming.

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But nothing compares to the annual Kentucky Book Festival, an event that draws legions of literary lovers each fall.

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Now in its 40th year, this book festival in Kentucky is an exuberant extravaganza of all things books.

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Over the last four decades, the festival has attracted national literary stars, politicians, scholars, journalists, celebrities, and athletes.

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The festival also celebrates Bluegrass writers and illustrators, providing them with a national platform upon which to share their work.

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For Bluegrass book lovers, there’s nothing better than the Kentucky Book Festival.

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Mark your calendars: the 2021 Kentucky Book Festival happens Nov. 1-6. During the week of Nov. 1-5, you can check out a variety of author events, both in-person and virtual; the fest culminates with a daylong celebration featuring over 140 authors on Sat., Nov. 6.

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The 2021 Kentucky Book Festival returns to Lexington’s Joseph-Beth Booksellers Nov. 1-6 and boasts a full lineup of discussions, keynotes, and activities. Learn more and view a schedule of events at the festival website.

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After you’ve checked out this epic book festival, head over to Glover’s Bookery, the biggest used bookstore in Kentucky.

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Address: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir B, Lexington, KY 40503, USA