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COLUMN: 4 books making the jump from page to screen this summer

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Friday, June 12 6 a.m.

Make sure to read these books before their film counterparts hit the big screen.

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Famous Indonesian author's Bloomington-set book to be published in English for first time

By Elizabeth Schuth · Thursday, April 23 5:31 p.m.

An English translation of Budi Darma's "Olenka" will be published in July.

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COLUMN: 5 classics to read as the flowers bloom this spring

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, April 16 4:38 p.m.

Classic literature selections can capture late spring renewal and growth.

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COLUMN: Top 5 bookshops to visit in Bloomington

By Lexi Bunting · Wednesday, March 11 3:38 p.m.

Explore Bloomington’s best bookstores, from cozy shops to large outlets.

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COLUMN: 'American Struggle' examines American pluralism and progress

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Feb. 26 6:56 p.m.

Jon Meacham argues American conflict sustains pluralism and drives democratic progress forward.

COLUMN: Literature's second life: the books behind this year's adapted screenplays

By Michael Sigal · Wednesday, Feb. 18 5:30 p.m.

This year's adapted screenplay nominees show how filmmakers reinterpret literature for today’s audiences.

COLUMN: Books every college student should read before graduation

By Ripra Gupta · Thursday, Feb. 12 4:18 p.m.

These books offer guidance during a period of uncertainty and freedom that characterizes college.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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