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 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

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