books

Jon Wlasiuk's book explores how humans have interacted with the environment in Northeast Ohio for thousands of years.

The tour sponsored by publisher Penguin Random House comes as efforts have ramped up in recent years to ban books that discuss topics generating controversy like race, gender and sexuality.

Growing up in Northeast Ohio, author Justin Reynolds developed a passion for reading and writing, fostered by librarians and the statewide Power of the Pen writing program.

A proposed drop-in center that would offer resources for youth experiencing homelessness has residents in disagreement.

The First Steps to Literacy: Books for Babies Trust Fund aims to give every baby in the county a book.

We bring you recent interviews with authors Brad Meltzer and Brad Ricca on their respective new works.

Fans of Harry Potter erected a memorial to Dobby the house elf on the beach where he dies in the movie. Officials are asking people to stop leaving socks and painted rocks, which harm the environment.

An Atlanta store is one of hundreds of independent booksellers across the country celebrating the freedom to read as schools, universities and public libraries face attempts to ban or restrict books.

Among the six authors who made the Booker Prize shortlist are Elizabeth Strout, NoViolet Bulawayo and Percival Everett. The winner will be announced in October.

WKSU's Mark Arehart talks with activist and writer Rachel Cargle about opening Elizabeth's pop-up bookshop in Akron.