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COLUMN: Monroe County readers checked out these books the most in 2025:

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, Jan. 13 3:12 p.m.

Monroe County Public Library patrons checked out over 1 million books in 2025.

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COLUMN: Classic books for the coldest season

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Dec. 18,2025 10 a.m.

During the frigid days and nights, here are some classic reads to warm you up.

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COLUMN: The gathering gloom: Underrated classics to read when the leaves turn

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Oct. 30,2025 10:15 a.m.

Your guide to the must-read classics of autumn.

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Bloomington Book Festival marks second year with expanded programming

By Jade Jungmin Ha · Tuesday, Oct. 28,2025 10:01 a.m.

The Bloomington Book Festival brought together authors and readers.

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Author P. Djèlí Clark stops at Morgenstern Books in Bloomington on book tour

By Sofía Rodríguez · Monday, Oct. 20,2025 5:38 p.m.

Clark visited Bloomington for a conversation with Matthew Woods about his book “Ring Shout.”

COLUMN: Hollywood keeps re-reading the same love stories

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, Oct. 9,2025 12:03 p.m.

Book-to-film adaptations are becoming the leading trend in the romance genre.

S. T. Gibson promotes her newest book in ‘The Summoner's Circle’ series

By McKenzie Vitale · Thursday, Sept. 11,2025 12:34 p.m.

S. T. Gibson hosts panel about her new book “Ascension” at Morgenstern Books.

COLUMN: 'Great Big Beautiful Life' is a departure from the romantic comedy

By Halie Jasinover · Tuesday, May 6,2025 10:55 a.m.

Emily Henry’s newest book explores a fictional American dynasty.

COLUMN: Escape the heat with these summer reads

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, May 1,2025 4:17 p.m.

Get back into reading this summer with these books.

Author Beverly Jenkins talks romance and history at 'Unsung Romance’ event

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Friday, Feb. 14,2025 5:42 p.m.

The romance author met with fans for a Q&A and book signing Thursday.

Artist Julie Heffernan paints a surreal story with her debut graphic novel at Morgenstern’s

By Arnaav Anand · Thursday, Jan. 23,2025 8:02 p.m.

Julie Heffernan talked about her venture from painter to graphic novelist.

Q&A with IU alumna on her new memoir, ‘Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Sisterhood’

By Arnaav Anand · Sunday, Jan. 19,2025 6:12 p.m.

Award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue reflects on her life as an adopted twin.

COLUMN: What Bloomington readers can look forward to in 2025

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Monday, Dec. 16,2024 9:57 p.m.

These upcoming books will keep you occupied all through next year.

COLUMN: Winter reads for winter break

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Monday, Dec. 16,2024 4:05 p.m.

The best books to relax with for the holidays.

COLUMN: My favorite reads of 2024

By Halie Jasinover · Wednesday, Nov. 13,2024 5:05 p.m.

A reminder to put your phone down and read.

M.T. Anderson touches on historical heists and ‘Saint hunting’ during book event at Morgenstern’s

By Hayden Kay · Sunday, Nov. 10,2024 6:31 p.m.

Anderson’s novel covers a strange but true 11th-century heist.

COLUMN: 3 books to read before the spooky season ends

By Lilly Dingman · Wednesday, Oct. 30,2024 11:45 a.m.

It’s the perfect time to read about mysteries, thrillers and ghosts.

5 fictional stories based in Bloomington

By Miranda Miller · Monday, Aug. 26,2024 8:38 a.m.

From stardom to small-town romance, plenty of books have stories based in Bloomington.

Nate Powell’s new book ‘Fall Through’ reminisces on the glory days of punk rock

By Elizabeth Bowling · Tuesday, Feb. 13,2024 1:48 p.m.

The event was from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9 in Morgenstern’s Bookstore and Café.

REVIEW: 'Good Night, Indiana University' by Joey Lax-Salinas is a sweet tribute to IU’s campus

By Lilly Luse · Monday, Feb. 5,2024 2:48 p.m.

Joey Lax-Salinas’ new children’s book captures the beauty of IU’s campus.

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