There’s just too many witty clichés to pick one here. BUT. You should totally hit up Irish Fest this Saturday, September 29th, as author Gary Yeagle presents his novel ‘Iron Fist, Velvet Glove’ at this year’s festival.

Associate history professor, Lien-Hang Nguyen brings her new book ‘Hanoi’s War: An International History of the War for Peace in Vietnam’ to the University of Louisville this coming Thursday, September 27th at 6:30pm.

Because you’re really never too old for a good picture book. Join homeowners and art collectors Leonard and Adele Leight, as well as photographer Ted Wathen and author Peter Morrin for a special signing of their new book ‘The Leight House’ at Carmichael’s Bookstore Friday, September 28th at 7pm.

The poet returns to her alma mater this upcoming Thursday, September 27th, as part of the University of Louisville’s Axton Reading Series. Join Maureen Morehead at 7:30pm for a free reading of well-lauded poetics.

Because there are other royals worth watching besides the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Brush up on your Russian history and uncover the captivating story of Catherine the Great as Robert Massie presents ‘Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman’ at the Louisville Free Public Library’s Main branch next Thursday, September 27th, at 7pm.

Uncover the revolutionary life of Kentucky’s own James Gillespie Birney, the nation’s first anti-slavery presidential candidate, as author D. Laurence Rogers presents his new book ‘Apostles of Equality’ at The Filson Historical Society Tuesday, September 25th, at 12pm.

Louisville is never lacking in the poetry department. Kick off the first official day of Autumn with some poetic license at A Reader’s Corner Bookstore this Saturday, September 22nd, at 5:30pm.

Because what teenager isn’t obsessed with Edgar Allan Poe? Catch the next installment in Kelly Creagh’s popular young-adult trilogy tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18th, at Carmichael’s Bookstore at 7pm.

Sweater weather is around the corner, and the summer hiatus is over. Don your best boots, embrace a longer night sky and head out to The Bard’s Town this evening, Friday, September 14th, as Louisville Literary Arts launches its fall season of the InKY Reading Series with writers Kirby Gann and Dan Rosenberg, as well as the Savage Rose Theatre Company.

Thinking that attorneys-at-law are all ‘Law & Order?’ Think again. Louisvillian Beverly Detroy brings the remarkable relationship between two men to life with her new book ‘Fox & Dad.’ Join her tomorrow, September 14th, at Carmichael’s at 7pm.