Dive into your next great Kentucky-themed read with the 2026 KMHA Book Club! This year, KMHA will be partnering with University Press of Kentucky to explore three exciting, recent titles from their list. In addition to KMHA members receiving a 30% discount on UPK's titles, our members will also be able to enjoy virtual book talks from selected authors throughout the year. To receive these perks, and more, join KMHA today!
Announcing 2026's Book Club Titles
Linda Elizabeth LaPinta is the author of four previous books and hundreds of articles and book reviews published in magazines, newspapers, and journals nationwide. LaPinta lives in Louisville with her husband, Dominic, and their collie, Skye.
Blair Thomas Hess is coauthor of several books, including The State of Bourbon: Exploring the Spirit of Kentucky, Presidents, Battles, and Must-See Civil War Destinations: Exploring a Kentucky Divided, Famous Kentucky Flavors: Exploring the Commonwealth's Greatest Cuisines, and My Old Kentucky Road Trip: Historic Destinations & Natural Wonders. Cameron M. Ludwick is coauthor of several books, including The State of Bourbon: Exploring the Spirit of Kentucky, Presidents, Battles, and Must-See Civil War Destinations: Exploring a Kentucky Divided, Famous Kentucky Flavors: Exploring the Commonwealth's Greatest Cuisines, and My Old Kentucky Road Trip: Historic Destinations & Natural Wonders. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @myoldkyroadtrip.
Jan A. Brandenburg is a cook, digital content creator, and pharmacist from eastern Kentucky. Wanting to enjoy the flavors of her childhood without supporting the meat industry, she has spent years developing plant-based alternatives to traditional Appalachian dishes. Find her on Instagram @appalachianvegan.
