Utah Humanities Book Festival - 2025
The 2025 Book Festival has ended. Please check back in September 2026 for more details.
A state-wide celebration of books and writers each October, organized in partnership with the Utah Humanities group. Find more Book Festival events at www.utahhumanities.org
Speed Date with a Book
Tuesday, Oct 7th, 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
- Jonathan Reddoch (author of Darkness 101: Lessons Were Learned)
- Marie Higgins (author of Bound by Flame)
- Gail Knezevich (author of Noah's Snow Angel)
- Sara Fitzgerald (author of Who's Chasing Who)
- Stacey Haynes (author of Raven's Resilience)
- Elizabeth Suggs (author of From Now Until Forever)
Frank Cole and A.M Luzzader - Author Event
Wednesday, Oct 15th, 7:00-8:30pm
Come meet authors of two of the "Notable Reads" from the Young Adult / Middle Grader Readers section of the Utah Book Awards. In Partnership with the Utah Humanities Book Festival.
A book signing will follow this event. Book sales will be available through Three Goats Gruff (for Frank L. Cole's books) and through the author (for A.M. Luzzader's books).
Barbara Jones Brown - Author Event
Monday, Oct 20th, 7:00-8:30pm
Barbara Jones Brown discusses her book "Vengeance Is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath," written with Richard E. Turley Jr.
A book signing will follow this event. Book sales will be available through Three Goats Gruff.
Todd Hugie - "Unveiling Secrets: Inside House Down Dirt Lane"
Tuesday, Oct 29th, 7:00-8:30pm
Join us for an electrifying evening with Todd Hugie, author of the gripping suspense novel House Down Dirt Lane.
Todd Hugie will delve into the creation of this captivating story, exploring the blend of real-life events, political intrigue, and the unseen forces that drive the narrative. Discover the inspiration behind the characters, the challenges of weaving fact with fiction, and the process of building suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a fan of thrillers, interested in the writing process, or simply love a good story, this event promises an unforgettable experience.
Residing in Utah’s picturesque Cache Valley, Todd Hugie draws inspiration from the beauty around him, supported by his loving wife, Sandra, and their five wonderful children, dog, and mischievous cat. His diverse experiences, including an adventurous childhood, serving in the Marine Corps, and earning degrees in computer science and library and information science, shape his imaginative storytelling. He currently works at Utah State University Libraries as the director of information technology and has been involved in running and race directing for over forty years. This is his first suspense novel.
These events are made possible in partnership with Utah Humanities as part of the annual Utah Humanities Book Festival.