Local Authors
Jennifer Adams
A long-time bookseller at TKE, Jennifer received her degree in English literature from the University of Washington in Seattle. She is the author of more than a dozen books and has worked as a writer and editor for almost 20 years both at Gibbs Smith Publishers and Quirk Books.
Learn MoreBrodi Ashton
Because of two parents who were Greek myth geeks, Brodi grew up thinking the latest fashion trends were inspired by Aphrodite, and a good conversational opener was, “So, which mythological character do you most resemble?” She received a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Utah
Learn MorePat Bagley
Our favorite funnyman.
We have a selection of Pat's cartoons for sale. Stop by and get a print of your favorite one!
Learn MoreKen Baker
Ken Baker is the author of the soon to be released picture book How to Care for Your T-Rex (April 2019), as well as Old MacDonald had a Dragon, Cow Can’t Sleep, and Brave L
Learn MoreCaralyn and Mark Buehner
Perennial favorites in Salt Lake City and beyond, the Buehners Snowmen series are holiday must haves.
Learn MoreBetsy Burton
Betsy Burton is the co-owner and co-founder of the King's English bookstore. She still loves the book business as much as she did when she started over thirty years ago.
Learn MoreLanna Cairns
Internationally recognized professional organizer, Lanna Cairns, has been teaching people how to gain mastery over their physical environment since 1998.
Learn MoreAnn Cannon
A.E. Cannon is an award-winning writer of fiction for children and young adults. She is also a newspaper columnist, creative writing teacher and the mother of five sons.
Learn MoreJack Carr
Jack Carr led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and Task Unit Commander.
Learn MoreKristen Chandler
Kristen Chandler lives at the base of the Wasatch mountains with her husband and their herd of eight children, two dogs, and an old cat. In addition to writing, she is an equine instructor for at-risk youth.
Learn MoreKlancy Clark de Nevers
Klancy Clark de Nevers is a printer's daughter who grew up proofreading, doing bindery work and numbering ballots in her father's business, Quick Print Co. in Aberdeen, Washington. The rush to get the Grays Harbor Post out every Friday night gave structure to her family's week.
Learn MoreFrank Cole
Frank L. Cole was born into a family of southern storytellers and wrote his first book at age eight. Sadly, he misplaced the manuscript and has since forgotten what he wrote.
Learn MoreKatharine Coles
Utah's Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2012, Katie Coles' books include the novels Fire Season and The Measureable World and three collections of poems, The Golden Years of the Fourth Dimension,
Learn MoreAlly Condie
Ally Condie received a degree in English Teaching from Brigham Young University and spent a number of years teaching high school English in Utah and in upstate New York. She is now a New York Times Bestseller and lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Learn MoreKristyn Crow
Kristyn knew from kindergarten that she wanted to be an author when she grew up. She is the author of three funny and fabulous picture books.
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