Iowa Writers' Workshop

A newly independent Nigeriais the setting for author Afabwaje Kurian's debut novel.

Over the past ten years Bob Manson has visited 49 states, three foreign countries and 601 independent bookstores.

Author Kiley Reid relives dormitory life in her latest book Come and Get It.

A new, posthumous essay collection highlights McPherson's writing and deep thinking about race and other issues

What can ghost stories tell us about the world? The Talk of Iowa team takes a ghost tour of Cedar Falls and discusses ghost stories with author Carmen Maria Machado.

Carmen Maria Machado, a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, is known for her spooky stories. After Talk of Iowa's ghost tour in Cedar Falls, she breaks down what makes ghost stories stick around.

Award-winning author Alexander Maksik discusses his latest novel and guests from Good Neighbor Iowa discuss the pros of chemical-free lawn care.

For years, Robin Green was the lone woman with a name on Rolling Stone's masthead. In her memoir, she reveals the good, the bad and the bizarre from her time at the magazine.

An update on the beloved Decorah eagles and a conversation with DK Nnuro about his debut novel, What Napoleon Could Not Do.

James Alan McPherson was recognized with a Pulitzer and a Macarthur Genius grant in his lifetime, but many people don’t know the writer and beloved teacher. A new, posthumous essay collection highlights McPherson’s writing and deep thinking about race and other issues