Books

The former first lady stopped at Playhouse Square to discuss her new, best-selling book Becoming.

Anne Trubek explains why she helps reframe the Rust Belt narrative. Plus, we pick a few books from Belt's 2019 catalogue.

The Gilmour Academy student's incredible journey took her from Iraq to Cleveland.

This book of poetry examines how life flourishes in dying city.

In his new book, The Washington Post's Kyle Swenson examines the wrongful conviction of three Clevelanders and the flawed justice system that imprisoned them.

Laura DeMarco's second book should live on any Clevelander's coffee table in 2019. 

Michael D. Roberts covered the 1966 Hough riots as a youthful Plain Dealer reporter. He recalls the scene in this selection from his new memoir.

Upon the release of his new book, Hot Type, Cold Beer and Bad News, the legendary reporter talks about the Hough riots, Carl Stokes, journalism and more.

Stories from Harvey Pekar, Don Robertson and more are necessary reading for all Clevelanders.

In a summer full of art, comic artists and graphic illustrators refuse to be left in the shadows.

As the headliner for the inaugural Flaming River Con, the Iceman writer talks inspiration, identity and new foes.

Paula McLain and Thrity Umrigar crack the spines on their new novels.