Books & Reading

Summer reads for kids, teens and in-between.

Whether your child has just begun reading or can't get their nose out of a book, local experts have summer picks perfect for them.

It’s the Talk of Iowa summer books show! Iowa booksellers share some of their favorite new titles.

Looking for the perfect summer read? We asked local experts for their fiction and nonfiction picks.

For 30 years, The Wapsipinicon Almanac was a homegrown journal of great writing by and for Iowans. Even though the final almanac was published in 2018, fans have one more chance to dive in with The Wapsipinicon Almanac anthology. Plus Shir Safi shares his family’s arduous journey of leaving Afghanistan.

Author Chloe Angyal discusses her new novel Pas De Don't, a romance set in the ballet world, and Art Cullen talks about his short documentary that explores the impact of drought and other extreme weather on food systems.

In his new book, Joe Geha tells his family's immigration story through the Lebanese recipes he grew up with. And the voice actors behind Disney's Phineas and Ferb tell us what they're going to do today ahead of a visit to Des Moines.

Sometimes it can be hard for an aspiring writer to find resources and a supportive community. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe chats with three Iowans building communities for writers outside of academic settings.

On this episode of River to River we listen back to a couple of favorite book interviews from 2022.

For as long as she can remember Katherine Linn Caire has known that she was adopted, but as is the case with many adoptees, there was a lot she didn’t know.