Books

COLUMN: 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a challenging but worthwhile read

By Joseph Bell · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2021 9:53 p.m.

A movie adaptation of the book comes out Oct. 22.

COLUMN: Celebrate day 3 of Banned Books Week with Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’

By Jenna Williams · Tuesday, Sept. 28,2021 3:38 p.m.

Banned Books Week will end Oct. 2.

COLUMN: Celebrate day 2 of Banned Books Week with Tim O’Brien’s ‘The Things They Carried’

By Jenna Williams · Monday, Sept. 27,2021 7:06 p.m.

Banned Books Week will end Oct. 2.

COLUMN: Review of “Recollections of My Nonexistence,” a fresh feminist manifesto

By Haley Miller · Wednesday, Sept. 15,2021 8:56 p.m.

Women achieve liberation and self discovery by finding their voice, Rebecca Solnit writes.

COLUMN: “The Plot” is an easy, exciting read

By Alex Hardgrave · Monday, Sept. 13,2021 7:25 p.m.

The thriller novel was a surprising read for school.

COLUMN: ‘What Strange Paradise’ explores migration, childhood, morality

By Jenna Williams · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2021 7:08 p.m.

Omar El Akkad shows the plight of refugees and migrants in his latest book.

‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’ is not meant to let your mind rest, relax

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2021 8:15 p.m.

The 2018 novel is a New York Times Bestseller.

‘The King of Infinite Space’ is mandatory reading status

By Jenna Williams · Tuesday, Aug. 24,2021 10:26 p.m.

Lyndsay Faye’s latest work masterfully takes a modern, queer spin on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

COLUMN: ‘An Ordinary Age’ explores identity, young adulthood

By Jenna Williams · Wednesday, April 28,2021 4:02 p.m.

Rainesford Stauffer’s debut novel is the gift I’ll be giving to every graduate in my life this May.

‘Charlie Bird Loves Bloomington’ book raises money for macaw’s medical bills

By Nadia Scharf · Monday, April 5,2021 2:39 p.m.

The children’s book will be crowd-funded and available for purchase on Kickstarter.

COLUMN: Teaching relatable books would improve Indiana high school experiences

By Ellie Albin · Monday, Jan. 25,2021 5:45 p.m.

High schools often overlook contemporary books that connect with teenagers.

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.

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