books

KMUW's book reviewer Suzanne Perez looks at a free-verse novel for young readers that explores themes of hope and resilience.

A classic Hispanic-American novel is the selection for next year’s Wichita Big Read.Wichita Public Library officials announced Thursday that “The House on…

Author and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Timothy Egan often delves into history with his writing. He did so in his personal life, too. Prompted by his…

The Kansas state prisons chief has abolished a list of 7,000 banned books and adopted a policy that allows for the review and appeal of confiscated…

In addition to the best music of the year, Jedd Beaudoin also selects the best music book of the year. Here are his selections for 2018:The Hard Stuff:…

People who live near Wichita’s Fairmount Park will soon have another opportunity to get free books.The Rotary Club of Wichita is providing what’s called a…

Wichita police officers and firefighters are visiting the communities they serve to deliver books as part of a literacy program.The book drop is for the…

Wichita Police officers will be making the rounds in neighborhoods next month to deliver books.The Building Bridges Through Books program is a partnership…

“John Carpenter’s 'Halloween' is my favorite horror film,” says Gina Wohlsdorf as she explains the germ of her new novel, the acclaimed 'Security.' “I…

Author Jane Hamilton’s latest book, The Excellent Lombards, examines big questions facing a Wisconsin farm family as they prepare for the future. Hamilton…