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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Books

COLUMN: 'American Struggle' examines American pluralism and progress

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

COLUMN: Books every college student should read before graduation

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

COLUMN: Classic books for the coldest season

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

Bloomington Book Festival marks second year with expanded programming

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

COLUMN: Hollywood keeps re-reading the same love stories

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

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

COLUMN: Escape the heat with these summer reads

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

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

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

COLUMN: What Bloomington readers can look forward to in 2025

COLUMN: Winter reads for winter break

COLUMN: My favorite reads of 2024

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

COLUMN: 3 books to read before the spooky season ends

IU student trades up foam finger for signed Curt Cignetti football

IU student charged with child exploitation after year-long investigation

IU student arrested for possession, distribution of child sexual abuse material

Bloomington man arrested, facing preliminary charges after fatal crash

COLUMN: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 continues with heat and heartbreak