Books

COLUMN: Classic books that you’ll actually like

By Alexandra Sulewski · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2020 11:21 p.m.

These old favorites are still worth reading.

Monroe County Public Library offers online summer reading program for all ages

By Lauren McLaughlin · Tuesday, May 19,2020 8:02 p.m.

Prizes include entries in raffles and donations from the library to local organizations.

IU senior writing a book about her experiences playing football

By Yetlanetzi Reyna · Thursday, April 25,2019 5:49 p.m.

Rachel Cogen’s book will speak on her time as a kicker in high school.

IU alumna Lori Orlinsky writes a children’s book for her daughter

By Niharika Alasapuri · Wednesday, April 10,2019 7:03 p.m.

The illustrated story book is about a little girl dislikes being short.

Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Breakfast of Champions’ to be read aloud throughout Bloomington

By Grace Ybarra · Monday, April 8,2019 6:52 p.m.

The Arts and Humanities Council is putting on a read-a-thon of the 1973 novel.

Lilly Library exhibit showcases erotic, previously-censored materials

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, April 8,2019 4:58 p.m.

Associate professor Nicolas Valazza hopes to provide historical context for modern censorship.

Indiana Poet Laureate Adrian Matejka to give reading with Bloomington poets

By Clark Gudas · Sunday, March 31,2019 4:52 p.m.

Matejka was named Indiana Poet Laureate in 2017.

Author Valeria Luiselli to speak on immigration, undocumented children

By Kaitlin Edquist · Tuesday, March 26,2019 6:33 p.m.

Luiselli’s visit is part of IU’s "Mexico Remixed" programming.

Book on Central American children immigrants to be discussed for 'Mexico Remixed'

By Lauren Fazekas · Monday, Feb. 18,2019 7:50 p.m.

The event is a part of the "Mexico Remixed" festival from the Arts & Humanities Council.

REVIEW: IU professor’s ‘Book of Delights’ rekindles childlike wonder of the world

By Clark Gudas · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2019 4:15 p.m.

Ross Gay renders the world with infinite empathy in even the most mundane moments.

COLUMN: Stephen King’s ‘Elevation’ stays on the ground

By Clark Gudas · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2018 6:19 p.m.

“Elevation” offers an interesting concept, but sacrifices most else for it.

Author Lisa Ko visits Bloomington for its young writers

By David Brinson · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2018 11:17 p.m.

The New York native comes to Indiana for the first time.

National Book Award winner speaks about new graphic novel

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Sept. 3,2018 4:46 p.m.

This is Nate Powell’s first full-length, colored graphic novel.

‘Eye Level’ delves in between spaces and within oneself

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Aug. 27,2018 5:06 p.m.

Jenny Xie’s poetry explores here and there, interior and exterior and the familiar and distant.

COLUMN: Medieval literature is weird and wonderful

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Aug. 20,2018 5:21 p.m.

Trading your eternal damnation for a few magical powers? Sounds good.

COLUMN: Say hello to sadness with the novel 'Bonjour Tristesse'

By Lauren Fazekas · Tuesday, June 12,2018 8 a.m.

Françoise Sagan wrote her first novel, 'Bonjour Tristesse' when she was only 19 years old.

COLUMN: Look back on the year's best reads

By Audrey Lee · Friday, April 27,2018 11 a.m.

The book column has interviewed 13 authors in the past year.

COLUMN: The best books being published this summer

By Audrey Lee · Friday, April 20,2018 2 p.m.

Young adult novels and quote books are among the best books to read this summer.

COLUMN: New book brings attention to #MeToo movement

By Audrey Lee · Tuesday, April 17,2018 12 p.m.

"The Director: A Memoir" by JK Stein tells the haunting story of a sexually abusive relationship.

COLUMN: 'Fun Times' by Shaun Cain is the newest activity book for music fans

By Audrey Lee · Friday, April 6,2018 1 p.m.

New reggae music activity book by Shaun Cain promises fun times for music fans.

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