All Things JCPL

You’ve probably heard of Kentucky authors like Wendell Berry, Silas House, and Jesse Stuart, who are famous for writing about their home state. But can you name local authors who write in other genres?

Here’s a list to get you started:

• Terry Bisson (Science Fiction/Fantasy)
• Wahida Clark (Urban)
• Janice Holt Giles (Historical)
• Sue Grafton (Mystery)
• A.B. Guthrie (Western)
• Maurice Manning (Poetry)
• C.E. Morgan (Literary)
• J.R. Ward (Romance)
• Jan Watson (Christian)
• Crystal Wilkinson (African American/“Affrilachian”)

Celebrate local talent this summer! For more suggestions, stop by the Information Desk.