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Arts & Events September 17, 2025 - 3:29 pm

Lawrence authors talk Sunflower State literary spirit, local books ahead of Kansas Book Festival

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The annual Kansas Book Festival will enter its 14th chapter this weekend, and Lawrence authors will speak on topics from KU women’s basketball to axe murder to T.S. Elliot. Here are their takes on the Kansas literary scene and some local book recommendations.

Arts & Events September 12, 2023 - 5:01 pm

Numerous authors, storytellers with Lawrence ties to participate in Kansas Book Festival

by Lawrence Times

Several Lawrence authors, storytellers, librarians and more will be present for the 12th annual Kansas Book Festival, coming up Saturday in Topeka.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 31, 2023 - 1:04 pm

Baseball sage Bill James is forever asking questions. In this Q&A, he provides some answers

by Mark Potts

For half a century, longtime Lawrence resident Bill James has been asking questions about baseball. He’s still looking for answers.

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Arts & Events November 13, 2022 - 3:52 pm

Paper Plains Literary Festival dissolves; transfers nearly $12K to Kansas Book Festival

by Lawrence Times

Challenged from the beginning, Paper Plains Literary Festival Inc. has dissolved and transferred more than $11,700 in remaining assets to the Kansas Book Festival, according to a news release.

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