The Kentucky Author Forum announces next 3 speakers. Here's your guide to the fall series

Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal
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The Kentucky Author Forum has released its fall lineup and it's full of big names.

The next three talks in the series, which is produced by Mary Moss Greenebaum, and sponsored by the Owsley Brown II Family, Bittners, and LDG Development, include New York Times bestselling-author Amor Towles, singer-songwriter Joan Baez, journalist Diane Rehm, Jim Sciutto, CNN’s chief national security analyst, and more.

The literary event features one author and interviewer in conversation before a live audience at the Bomhard Theater in the Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Other partners in the annual series include Carmichael’s Bookstore, Kentucky Performing Arts, KET, and Louisville Public Media.

Here's what to know about the fall season of the 2024 Kentucky Author Forum:

Kentucky Author Forum: Amor Towles and Alexandra Jacobs

Sept. 30. Best-selling author Amor Towles with his latest book, "Table for Two," interviewed by New York Times book critic Alexandra Jacobs

Amor Towles is the author of The New York Times bestsellers "The Lincoln Highway," "A Gentleman in Moscow," and "Rules of Civility," among others.
Amor Towles is the author of The New York Times bestsellers "The Lincoln Highway," "A Gentleman in Moscow," and "Rules of Civility," among others.

Amor Towles is the author of The New York Times bestsellers "The Lincoln Highway," "A Gentleman in Moscow," and "Rules of Civility," among others. His novels have collectively sold millions of copies and have been translated into more than 35 languages.

Alexandra Jacobs is the book critic for The New York Times and the author of "Still Here: the Madcap," "Nervy" and "Singular Life of Elaine Stritch."
Alexandra Jacobs is the book critic for The New York Times and the author of "Still Here: the Madcap," "Nervy" and "Singular Life of Elaine Stritch."

Alexandra Jacobs is the book critic for The New York Times and the author of "Still Here: the Madcap," "Nervy" and "Singular Life of Elaine Stritch." She has contributed to many other publications, including The New Yorker, The New York Observer, and Entertainment Weekly.

Kentucky Author Forum: Joan Baez and Diane Rehm

Oct. 21. Singer-songwriter, poet, and activist Joan Baez with her book," When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems," interviewed by radio host Diane Rehm

Joan Baez, the singer-songwriter, poet, and activist, has performed for more than 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums.
Joan Baez, the singer-songwriter, poet, and activist, has performed for more than 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums.

Joan Baez, the singer-songwriter, poet, and activist, has performed for more than 60 years, releasing more than 30 albums. She has been honored with the Recording Academy Grammy and the Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, and her 1960 debut album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Her first book of poetry "When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems," connects fans to the real heart of who Baez is as a person, as a daughter and sister, and as an artist who has inspired millions.

Diane Rehm is a journalist and host of the Diane Rehm: On My Mind podcast.
Diane Rehm is a journalist and host of the Diane Rehm: On My Mind podcast.

Diane Rehm is a journalist and host of the Diane Rehm: On My Mind podcast. She also hosts a monthly book club series, "Diane Rehm Book Club," at WAMU. Rehm is the former American public radio talk show host of "The Diane Rehm Show," which was distributed nationally and internationally by NPR.

Kentucky Author Forum: Jim Sciutto

Nov. 25. CNN anchor and Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto with his book, "The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War." Interviewer TBA

Jim Sciutto is CNN’s chief national security analyst and anchor of CNN Newsroom.
Jim Sciutto is CNN’s chief national security analyst and anchor of CNN Newsroom.

Jim Sciutto is CNN’s chief national security analyst and anchor of CNN Newsroom. He has reported from more than 50 countries across the globe and has earned Emmy Awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award, among many others. Sciutto’s latest book, "The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War," details the realities of this new post–post–Cold War era, the increasingly aligned Russian and Chinese governments, and the flashpoint of a new, global nuclear arms race. Interviewer to be announced.

Here's what else to know about the Kentucky Author Forum:

Where is the Kentucky Author Forum held?

Each discussion is held at the Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. in downtown Louisville.

When is the Kentucky Author Forum?

The next three Kentucky Author Forums will be held Sept 30 (Amor Towles and Alexandra Jacobs), Oct. 21 (Joan Baez and Diane Rehm), and Nov. 25 (Jim Sciutto). Here is a rundown of each event:

  • 5 p.m.: Wine and cheese reception, Carmichael’s pre-signed book sale in the lobby

  • 6 p.m.: Interview in the Bomhard Theater

  • 7 p.m.: Q&A with the audience in the Bomhard Theater

  • 7:30 p.m.: Dinner with author and interviewer at Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St.

How much are tickets to the Kentucky Author Forum?

Tickets to the Kentucky Author Forum are $35, which includes all evening events before 7:30 p.m. Tickets that include all events, plus the dinner, are $170. Discounted tickets for University of Louisville students, faculty, and staff may be purchased in person with UofL ID at The Kentucky Center drive-thru service. Call 502-584-7777 or visit kentuckyperformingarts.org to purchase.

What else do I need to know about the Kentucky Author Forum?

For more details about the Kentucky Author Forum, call 502-589-2884 or visit kentuckyauthorforum.com.

Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Author Forum: Amor Towels, Joan Baez, Diane Rehm, Jim Sciutto

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