Waxing Poetic Gary Walton offers a Full Moon in April by Renea Frey 04-23-08

A Marathon of Words Local writers race to finish a book this month by Stephen Carter-Novotni 11-20-07

Life After the Book Club Novelist Robert Morgan finds a new genre by Maija Zummo 10-31-07

Lessons in Literacy, Graphics and Graffiti 'There's an Octopus Under My Bed' is a children's book for all ages by Maija Zummo 03-28-07

Books Book Reviews of 'The Year of Endless Sorrows,' 'Updike In Cincinnati' and More... 03-07-07

Mid-Century Snapshot Sarge Marsh's photos capture Cincinnati at its 'apex' by Jane Durrell 02-28-07

On the Road Again Richard Ford talks about his book tour and letting go of his novel by Larry Gross 11-29-06

A Call for Empathy Henson's new book homage to an activist by Steven Lansky 11-08-06

X-Man Jim Shepard is a uniquely versatile writer by Jason Gargano 10-11-06

The Write Stuff InkTank works to connect the many voices of Cincinnati by Alan Scheidt 09-27-06

Nourishing Words Young Women Writing for (a) Change offers a supportive environment for its participants by Allyson Jacob 07-26-06

Love, Life & Leukemia Annette Wick turns pain into pages by Allyson Jacob 06-07-06

Stalker Turns Novelist Cincinnati native Shari Goldhagen talks about Family and Other Accidents by Larry Gross 04-26-06

Crossing Over Local author Sharon M. Draper examines the brutal effects of slavery in her latest book, Copper Sun by Nichelle M. Bolden 03-29-06

Some Bluegrass Is Black Frank X Walker embraces his Affrilachian name by Kathy Y. Wilson 02-22-06

Turning Over a New Leaf Downtown's Lloyd Library is starting to show off by Sue Cohen 12-07-05

Lifetime Contract Graphic novelist Will Eisner's legacy lives on via The Contract with God Trilogy by Jay B. Kalagayan 11-16-05

Long Time Coming Neil Armstrong finally tells his life story via biographer James Hansen by Anne Arenstein 11-09-05

Border Crasher Forget the fatwa; Salman Rushdie is funny by Laura Leffler 11-02-05

His Land Is Our Land Sam Lipsyte, author of the acclaimed Home Land, is the voice of now by Jason Gargano 10-26-05

Unearthing Our Heritage Civil War novel revisits the life of Carrie McGavock by Anne Arenstein 09-07-05

The Book of Illusions Paul LaFarge's The Facts of Winter blurs the lines of reality by Jason Gargano 08-10-05

The Wheel of Fortune‘s Struck on my Number Friends remember writer Raymond Carver by Larry Gross 08-03-05

Time to Prey Cincy natives muse on the man hunt by Jessica Turner 06-29-05

His World and Welcome to It Local writer Steven Paul Lansky opens up about The Citizen and schizophrenia by Larry Gross 06-15-05

Books Book reviews of Steven Johnson, Jim Bauer and More... 05-25-05

A Sense of Community Writer's Weekend aims to connect writers -- and help them grow by Elizabeth Cobbe 05-11-05

Coming-of-Age Novelist Jeffrey Eugenides channels the male/female experience by Jason Gargano 04-06-05

Badlands Brad Land's riveting debut memoir mines some tough terrain by Jason Gargano 03-09-05

Eccentric Constructions Jonathan Lethem dissects the DNA of his fiction by Jason Gargano 03-02-05

Looking for D.B. Wells Success could threaten a young writer's anonymity by Larry Gross 02-16-05

Sex, Love & Magic Phyllis Currott's memoir, The Love Spell, is anything but ordinary by Elizabeth Cobbe 01-19-05

Curiosity & Compassion Found Magazine offers glimpses into the lives of others by MICHAEL POWELL 12-22-04

Bearing It Novelist Richard Ford talks about his work in progress by Larry Gross 11-24-04

Simple Courtesy Minding your p's and q's -- not to mention your apostrophes by Elizabeth Cobbe 11-17-04

Sweet Dream Darkly comic novel intertwines a scholar of ancient Egypt and an Australian detective by Anne Arenstein 11-10-04

Taking Stock Cummins' third poetry volume looks at Then and Now by Jane Durrell 11-03-04

This Land Is Your Land The Coal Tattoo digs into family ties at the roots by Jessica Turner 10-13-04

Passion Personified Novelist Joanna Scott brings her love of language to UC by Jason Gargano 10-13-04

School Ties Hey teacher! Leave those kids alone! by Jessica Turner 07-21-04

Making It Real Dean Blase on Toni Morrison by Kathy Y. Wilson 07-21-04

Dawn Patrol Cincinnati novelist is a creative multi-tasker by Brandon Brady 07-07-04

A Date to Remember It's been 100 years since Leopold Bloom had his odyssey in Dublin by Rick Pender 06-16-04

Opinion Shaper Cincinnati native Gail Collins is writing to change the world by Jason Gargano 06-09-04

Book 'em Dave Eggers to get InkTank voices published by Jessica Turner 05-26-04

Write On! InkTank embraces the not-so-bookish at Writers' Day by Jessica Turner 05-19-04

Springfield, Ph.D. NKU professor unearths the intellectual subtext of The Simpsons with collection of essays by Brandon Brady 04-21-04

Write It Down The Mercantile Library seeks a few good storytellers for its annual fiction competition by Brandon Brady 04-07-04

Sims City Local novelist had to grow up to get Naked by Brandon Brady 03-24-04

Livin' Large & Lovin' It Cheryl Peck finds laughter in weighty issues by Jessica Turner 01-21-04

Medium: Rare Lecture series designed to make rare books a common breed by Brandon Brady 01-14-04

Industrial Food for Thought Handmade publication features an unusual recipe for creativity by Jessica Turner 12-24-03

Thinking About Tomorrow With The Big Book, cartoonist Tom Tomorrow celebrates his past while looking to the future by Rebecca Lomax 12-17-03

Checking It Twice Ten book-lovers recommend 10 books by Brandon Brady 11-19-03

Total Immersion Novelist Heidi Julavits discusses her beliefs by Jason Gargano 11-05-03

Mystery Marks the Spot Local author explores the mysterious feminine imagination by Brandon Brady 10-22-03

New Engels on Writing A new literary collective of voices emerges with the Blue Writer by Brandon Brady 10-15-03

At the Corner of Kentucky and Vine Author Silas House merges his heritage and nature into A Parchment of Leaves by Jessica Turner 10-01-03

And the Banned Played On Know Theatre brings light to issues of censorship with traveling production by Nichelle M. Bolden 09-17-03

Ruffles and Flourishes Writer converts newspaper columns into a hilarious book about life by Catherine Walker 08-13-03

In the Know Dave Eggers speeds ahead with another work of staggering genius by Katie Gilligan 07-23-03

Devil May Care All-American boy battles Lucifer with Wonder Bread in local author's memoir by Catherine Walker 07-16-03

Through The Parting Glass Multi-generational tale stretches from Cleveland to County Mayo by Katie Gilligan 07-09-03

A River Runs Through It Riverbank Poetry Project celebrates anniversary with a new chapbook by Jessica Turner 07-09-03

The Hilarity of Reality Native-American writer Sherman Alexie infuses humor into tales of despair by Catherine Walker 06-18-03

Finding the Truth Crime-solving novel draws on tragic circumstances by Brandon Brady 06-18-03

Cancer Patience Former Cincinnatian shares her close brush with a life-threatening illness by Brandon Brady 06-04-03

Book of Dreams Former Red Paul O'Neill discusses his book, his dad and his storied career by Rodger Pille 05-14-03

Choice Words Poet Linda Gregerson shares her insights and techniques at the University of Cincinnati by Jessica Turner 05-07-03

Digging the Scene Journalist Melissa Fay Greene extracts racial politics out of mining disaster by Jeffrey Hillard 04-30-03

The Philospher's Stone The somber Jonathan Safran Foer scores with comedic debut, Everything Is Illuminated by Brandon Brady 04-23-03

Organic Creation Bohjalian's new novel is an exploration of grief by Brandon Brady 04-02-03

Bicentennial Commons Photographer takes a seat-of-the-pants look at Ohio by Brandon Brady 03-12-03

A Bronx Tale Two women struggle to survive the mean streets by April L. Martin 03-05-03

Changing the World Cincinnati's Harriet Beecher Stowe to be remembered by Brandon Brady 01-29-03

Birth of an Elder Nation New book looks at high school's athletic dominance and mythical support by Rodger Pille 12-12-02

The Sins of the Father Dan Savage comes to the aid of those whose lifestyles are frowned upon by Brandon Brady 11-21-02

Prick Up Your Ears All words are lethal for Sarah Jones by Kathy Y. Wilson 11-21-02

Cartooning Our Dissent Finding a bit of sardonic humor in the War on Terrorism by Doug Trapp 11-14-02

Laughing Gas A flatulent -- and funny -- fido hits the best-seller list by Alan Scheidt 11-14-02

A Few Good Words Author Stuart Woods saves his proliferation for the printed page by Brandon Brady 10-24-02

Connecting Tissues Newsman Jim Lehrer's new novel links a Civil War crime to the present by Rick Pender 09-19-02

The Confines of Fear For Mark T. Sullivan, researching his latest thriller was as exciting as the novel itself by Brandon Brady 09-12-02

Orange Crush Author David Winner pops open a look at Dutch soccer by Catherine Walker 08-22-02

Pedal to the Metal Unlikely subject forges an entertaining novel by Catherine Walker 08-22-02

Antique Roadshow Cincinnati Book Fair turns the page on 15 years of selling antiquated literature by Jessica Turner 08-14-02

Wonder of Wonders Plague can't contaminate faith in Geraldine Brook's debut novel by Tim Carpenter 08-14-02

A Passage in India Authors shed light on Bhopal through the real-life haze of poisonous gas by Katie Gilligan 08-08-02

Dark Shadows Mason-based novelist more than your average stay-at-home mom by Brandon Brady 07-18-02

Books: True Confessions A mysterious death propels Katrina Kittle's novel about communication by Rebecca Lomax 06-20-02

Burning to Write Earl Emerson forges his fire-fighting experience into hot fiction by Jeffrey Hillard 06-13-02

Small-town Delight Novelist Richard Russo mines gold with Empire Falls by Jason Gargano 06-06-02

Life-altering decision A Jewish girl finds her way on her own through WWII by Catherine Walker 05-30-02

What, Me Worry? At age 50, MAD Magazine parodies still evoke a laugh by Rick Pender 05-23-02

Whose Lines These Are, I Think I Know Poet Henry Taylor treats his students as contemporaries by Jessica Turner 05-16-02

Small-Town Surreal UC author Brock Clarke explores the world of white boys by Rebecca Lomax 05-02-02

Garden Party Two poets who teach at UC will share their work by Jessica Turner 04-11-02

Big Daddy Veteran Rock writer Paul Williams returns to the Miracle Factory by Jason Gargano 03-14-02

Time Bandits A stolen manuscript almost waylaid Sharon Kay Penman's career by Jessica Turner 03-07-02

Poetic Equations Nikki Giovanni On Computers, Contributions and Cops by Kathy Y. Wilson 02-21-02

Boop-Boop-A-Doop Sherman-Jones blends serious storytelling and wicked wit by Brandon Brady 01-24-02

All That Jazz Real-life Cincinnati murder inspires a new novel by Brandon Brady 01-03-02

The Driver's Seat Filmmaker Ethan Coen amuses himself with his poetry by Jason Gargano 12-20-01

Writing on Demand Cincinnati Writers Project explores a brave new world by Kate Brauer-Bell 12-06-01

The Original Slayer Vampire writer not sitting on her laurels by Brandon Brady 10-25-01

Unearthing the Underground Rock journalist Michael Azerrad examines 13 influential bands of '80s Post-Punk by Jason Gargano 10-11-01

Bench Press Multimedia exhibit at the Public Library is a collaborative effort by Elizabeth Wu 09-20-01

A Lot to Say Writer uses stories to personalize important issues by Rebecca Lomax 09-06-01

Sibling Synergy Author's writing is on two tracks: fiction and music by Jason Gargano 08-23-01

Brink of Realization Mason's characters, from Kentucky and beyond, travel toward understanding by Rebecca Lomax 08-16-01

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 06-28-01

All Choked Up Palahniuk explores another dark area by Jason Gargano 06-21-01

G Is for Grafton Mystery writer does it again with P is for Peril by John Stoehr 06-07-01

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 06-07-01

The French Connection David Sedaris turns his life and events around him into great stories by Brandon Brady 05-31-01

Boys Do Cry Psychologist listens to boys' voices by Brandon Brady 05-24-01

An Interview with Kenneth Koch The poet gives a reading at UC and the Main Public Library by John Stoehr 05-17-01

Anita Diamant's The Red Tent 05-17-01

My Drug Buddy Amy Fusselman goes electric with The Pharmacist's Mate by Brad Quinn 05-10-01

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 05-03-01

A Celebration of Shorts John Updike and Lorrie Moore to read at UC Short Story Festival by Brad Quinn 04-12-01

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 04-05-01

The Gates of the Alamo Stephen Harrigan talks about his compelling new novel by Brad Quinn 03-22-01

Getting Down Cave rivalry includes tight squeezes and treacherous climbs by Jason Gargano 03-15-01

Good Behavior Teacher used Shakespeare to change prisoners' lives by Brandon Brady 03-08-01

The Fine Print Non-stop Jonathan Carroll by Richard Hunt 03-08-01

Looking at Books Library exhibition explores books as an art form by Rebecca Lomax 03-08-01

Kelly's Heroes Novelist Peter Carey reveals the True History of the Kelly Gang by Brad Quinn 02-15-01

Web Feature: Keeping in Touch Group uses workshops to support women in their writing and their lives by Kari Wethington 02-08-01

The Fine Print A Tale of One City by Richard Hunt 01-25-01

Writer's Block Still Crazy by Brandon Brady 12-21-00

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 12-21-00

The New Word Order Spoken word ensemble says The Revelation will bring change in the arts community by John Stoehr 12-14-00

Top Ten Books Local Bestsellers by Brandon Brady 12-14-00

Writer's Block The Future Is Now by Brandon Brady 12-07-00

Top Ten Books Local Bestsellers 12-07-00

The Fighting Irish Novel explores the rebellious spirit and events that shaped current affairs by Rebecca Lomax 11-30-00

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 11-30-00

In the Navy American Family Association targets Robert Clark Young's debut novel by Brad Quinn 11-16-00

Top Ten Books local bestsellers 11-09-00

Both Sides Now British journalist recounts Munich Olympics terrorism from several perspectives by Brandon Brady 11-02-00

The Fine Print by Richard Hunt 10-26-00

The Banned Played On Fighting for the right to read what we want to read by Richard Hunt 09-21-00

The Failure of Communication Cincinnati novelist's second work is an international thriller that explores deeper issues by Brad Quinn 08-24-00

The Best Defense Former Hamilton County judge takes a look back at his controversial career by Rebecca Lomax 08-24-00

Jazz Odyssey Drummer Nelson Burton offers a musical history of Cincinnati by Brad Quinn 08-17-00

Nothing but Net Public library is offering eBooks through its Web site by Brian Herrman 07-13-00

Headin' South Mystery anthology edited by local writer focuses on quirky characters and good yarns by Katie Moser 06-29-00

Technological Success Blue Ash author fills void through Internet publishing by Brandon Brady 06-15-00

'I Could Write a Better Show' Internet fan fiction gives TV characters new lives by Katie Moser 05-25-00

Fly Away Home A character escapes and finds her way by Rebecca Lomax 05-18-00

Getting The Kinks Out Songwriter tries hand at short fiction by Brad Quinn 05-18-00

Drury Duty Poet's collection fine example of local scene by Brad Quinn 05-11-00

'A' Is for 'Aloha' Local photographer packs Hawaiian punch with debut mystery by Brad Quinn 04-27-00

Shedding 'Light' Dayton writer turns experience as teacher and AIDS volunteer into debut novel by Rebecca Lomax 04-20-00

Words, Words, Words Readings at the Public Library feature local poets by Brandon Brady 04-13-00

After the Fall 'Phoenix' tells a tale of two brothers by Katie Moser 04-06-00

Caroline in the Country Novel offers no solutions, but provides satisfaction by Rebecca Lomax 03-30-00

A Passage To India Desai's fiction shows the plain face of truth by Rob Stout 03-16-00

Girl Interrupted Novel explores the life of a man who changed gender by Rob Stout 03-09-00

Family Affair Postmodern poetess creates unflinching, heartbreaking images by Kathy Y. Wilson 02-24-00

That's Entertainment A trio of author's adventures in hypertext by Brad Quinn 02-24-00

Writer's Block Cat. K-A-T. Cat. by Brandon Brady 02-17-00

Give A Hoot! Don't Pollute! Carl Hiassen litters ³Sick Puppy² with hysterical insight by Brad Quinn 02-17-00

Soap Opera Ropes Lecture Series presents novelist Richard Powers by Brad Quinn 01-27-00

Paradise Found Mootoo creates the mysterious side of island life by Rebecca Lomax 01-20-00

Intersection of Tragic Lives Chernoff's story of profound loss is sobering and intelligent reading by Rob Stout 01-13-00

Bad Manners Janowitz's central character is one of the most callow females in recent memory by Rob Stout 10-07-99

Must Read TV Despite 'Wonder Years' feel, 'Not Ready' is too predictable by Rebecca Lomax 09-30-99

Blue Notes Air of original crime story doesn't overcome a weak conclusion by Brad Quinn 09-30-99

A Confederacy of Books Independent bookstores adapt to sell more without selling out by Mark Ireton 09-23-99

Book 'Em Library's Web site lets you do it online by Rebecca Lomax 09-09-99

Could It Be Satan? Outrageous premises for short stories aren't fulfilled by Brad Quinn 09-02-99

Cherry Poppin' Writers Collection of 'first time' short stories is uneven by Rebecca Lomax 08-12-99

Soap in the Water Mason's novel fails to sustain interest by Brandon Brady 08-05-99

Naughty Bits Members of Monty Python deliver candid interviews in new book by Brad Quinn 07-29-99

No Pain, No Gain Comic novel is about being an aspiring writer by Brad Quinn 07-15-99

Flight of Fancy Rawley's last novel grows trite and tiresome by Scott Kirschman 07-15-99

Smoke Screen Campion sisters fail to draw line between cults and religion, love and obsession by Lisa J. Mauch 06-24-99

Oh, What a 'Relief' It Is Englander's short stories move from Jewishness to the human condition by Rebecca Lomax 06-17-99

He's Got a Love Jones Local poet defies one stereotype and redefines another by Kathy Y. Wilson 06-03-99

Mirror Images Wally Lamb's book tells the moving tale of seeing oneself in the reflections of others by Lisa J. Mauch 05-27-99

Digging up the Past Kentucky author Bobbie Ann Mason rediscovers her own identity through her family's history by Lisa J. Mauch 05-20-99

Consumed by Cinema Famed director's biography is straightforward by Brad Quinn 05-13-99

Feeling Down Harrowing true war story could be a bit more analytical by Brad Quinn 05-06-99

After Ever After Orson Scott Card's new book looks beyond the fairy-tale ending by Lisa J. Mauch 04-29-99

Lost World A refugee's perspective translates into powerful fiction by Rebecca Lomax 04-29-99

Funny Farm Egolf takes a comical look at blue-collar living by Scott Kirschman 04-15-99

Poetic License National Poetry Month sees words bursting out all over by Brandon Brady 04-08-99

Not Simply Black or White Senna's first novel is too cautious, too concerned by Scott Kirschman 04-08-99

Expecting the Unexpected Humor, insight highlight tale of pregnancy with a Down syndrome child by Lisa J. Mauch 04-08-99

Smoker's Delight Novel offers memorable characters and surprising comic situations by Brad Quinn 04-08-99

Dealin' Journalist's life story is told matter-of-factly by Rebecca Lomax 04-01-99

What's the Story? Ellis' 'Glamorama' may be too hip for its own good by Brandon Brady 03-18-99

Blue Moon New biography on Who drummer lends sympathetic ear by Brad Quinn 03-11-99

A Literary Feast Hemingway's life and travels serve as basis for cookbook by Lisa J. Mauch 03-04-99

Character Seeks Answers Sex and mystery combine to drive 'Bye-Bye' by Rebecca Lomax 03-04-99

Character Seeks Answers Sex and mystery combine to drive 'Bye-Bye' by Rebecca Lomax 02-25-99

A Literary Feast Hemingway's life and travels serve as basis for cookbook by Lisa J. Mauch 02-25-99

Subway Stories Everyone has their 15 minutes (or 253 words) by Brandon Brady 02-18-99

Odd Woman Out With her debut novel, Lucinda Roy addresses issues of the abnormal by Rebecca Lomax 02-11-99

Oddly Contemporary New novel portrays abolitionist John Brown, a mix of American religion and political violence by Scott Kirschman 02-04-99

Love Story Cincinnati editor Lois Rosenthal has sustained and expanded a venerable literary quarterly by Brandon Brady 01-28-99

Murder, They Wrote Local husband and wife create a culinary detective series by Lisa J. Mauch 01-28-99