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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Headlining Authors at The Capitol

(416 E Main Ave)

WCPL gave away 200 books by each headlining author!

Headliners

Author Hall at One Roof Event Space

(400 E Main Ave)

Author Hall

Back to Back Books: a book lovers festival by WCPL

If you enjoyed the SOKY Book Fest,
you’ll LOVE this book lovers festival.

Hosted independently by Warren County Public Library with retail assistance from Plaid Elephant Books, this festival put readers in touch with published authors, gave access to excellent presentations by best-selling authors, provide a chance for attendees to receive a *FREE copy of the headliners’ books, and let folks purchase titles by them and additional authors in attendance. Presentations took place at the Capitol. Books were purchased and signed in the Author Hall.

*Here’s how the FREE book system worked: The first 200 audience members received a voucher upon exit that can be redeemed following each presentation in the Author Hall.

See below for the schedule of headlining authors who presented at the Capitol the list of additional authors who were in attendance in the Author Hall.

Friday’s pre-event was moved to Saturday at 10 a.m.: “Cultivating Connections: Navigating the Writing Life!”

David Arnold, James Hunter, and Gwenda Bond presented on Saturday morning instead of Friday, due to Jamie Ford’s cancellation.

The Presentation Venue: The Capitol, downtown Bowling Green (KY)

The Author Hall: One Roof Event Space, downtown Bowling Green (KY)

Headlining Authors 2024

The Capitol – 416 E Main Ave

Jamie Ford – POSTPONED (David Arnold & Gwenda Bond at 10 a.m.)

Lisa Gardner at 11 a.m.

Dr. Joshua Bennett at 1 p.m.

Blake Crouch at 2 p.m.

Maggie Stiefvater at 3 p.m.

2024 Schedule

10:00 a.m. – David Arnold & Gwenda Bond (Jamie Ford’s presentation has been POSTPONED)

11 a.m. – Lisa Gardner (Mystery)

1 p.m. – Dr. Joshua Bennett (Non-fiction/Poetry)

2 p.m. – Blake Crouch (Science Fiction)

3 p.m. – Maggie Stiefvater (Young Adult Fiction)

BJennifer Lynn Alvarez – young adult fiction

David Arnold – young adult fiction

David Bell – adult fiction, young adult fiction

Ashley Blooms – adult fiction

Sharon Cameron – young adult fiction

Nancy Wayson Dinan – adult fiction

Ann Gabhart – adult fiction

M Hendrix – young adult fiction

Tom Hunley – poetry

James A. Hunter – adult fiction

Lauren Kung Jessen – adult fiction

Alisha Klapheke – adult fiction

Mariama J. Lockington – young adult fiction

Meredith Lyons – adult fiction

Wes Molebash – juvenile fiction

Shawn Pryor – middle grade fiction, non-fiction

Erica Ivy Rodgers – young adult fiction

Lauren Thoman – adult fiction, young adult fiction

Allison Thorpe – adult fiction

Kristin O’Donnell Tubb – middle grade fiction

Scout Underhill – middle grade fiction

Julian Vaca – young adult fiction

Jessica Young – picture books

Brenna Yovanoff – young adult fiction

Brochure | Full Schedule (PDF)

FAQ

Where should I park?

There are over 1,200 free parking spots available in downtown Bowling Green. The Downtown BGKY Map showcases free public parking lots/structures, free street parking, and free private lots that are only available after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends.

What are my dining options?

Locals have long claimed that Bowling Green has more restaurants per capita than any other town. Even though the fact isn’t certified, the options are truly plentiful. Check out this map of downtown dining options or this list of local favorites from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.