All Books
- Kent Haruf: the most unusual writing method in America?
The late Kent Haruf blinded himself while composing his novels. But the result – his last work, 'Out Souls at Night' included – was anything but erratic.
- 'Girl at War' unravels a heart-rending story on war and identity
Sara Nović's highly personalized story of one girl's grappling with her traumatic past and comprehension of war in the Balkans and the U.S.
- Before Rachel Dolezal, there was Walter White
The man known as 'Mr. NAACP' was blonde, blue-eyed and 5/32nd black, all of which provoked an outcry similar to that over contemporary NAACP official Rachel Dolezal.
- 'Ruby on the Outside' takes a sensitive look at a child dealing with her mother's incarceration
This lovely story about a girl coping with her mother's prison sentence will speak to anyone who's ever felt on the outside looking in.
- Christopher Lee: How a new generation learned about him with 'Lord of the Rings'
Lee portrayed evil wizard Saruman in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, which was released between 2001 and 2003, as well as the later 'Hobbit' films. He was a big fan of the book series himself and recalled how those on set would ask him obscure 'Rings' questions. 'They never caught me out – not once!' he said.
- 'The Ever After of Ashwin Rao' explores grief that lingers long after the bombing of an airliner
Almost two decades after his sister and her two children die in a terrorist attack, an academic goes looking for answers.
- Meet the new US poet laureate: Juan Felipe Herrera
Juan Felipe Herrera is the first Hispanic poet to be appointed to the position.