Utah Humanities Book Festival - 2026

2026 Utah Humanities Book Festival flyer showing the Utah Humanities logo

Heather B. Moore - Author Event

Monday, Oct. 5th, 7:00-8:30pm

Come meet Heather B. Moore, a best selling and award winning author, as she discusses her book, Her America.

A book signing will follow this event. Book sales will be available through Three Goats Gruff.

Heather B. Moore
"Her America" by Heather B. Moore book cover

Michelle Wright - Author Event

Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 7:00-8:30pm

Come meet Michelle Wright, a passionate home cook, recipe developer, and food storyteller, as she discusses her book, The Great American Table.

A book signing will follow this event. Book sales will be available through Three Goats Gruff.

Michelle Wright
"The Great American Table" by Michelle Wright book cover

Speed Date with a Book

Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 7:00-8:30pm

Join us for a panel-style local authors night. Find out more about their books and writing lives and bring any questions you have for them on writing or their paths to publication. Book sales and signings to follow the event. View the full event page for author bios and access info.

Authors

  • Rebecca McKinnon (author of Beyond the Swearing Stone)
  • Craig Kingsman (author of Murder Comes Home)
  • Rick Bennett (author of The Last Will & Testament of Harley and His Dog)
Authors Rebecca McKinnon, Craig Kingsman, and Rick Bennett with one of each of their book covers
Utah Humanities logo

These events are made possible in partnership with Utah Humanities as part of the annual Utah Humanities Book Festival.

Book Festival Events