michigan books

Kiley Reid's new novel “Come and Get It” is set to the backdrop of a college dormitory. The book navigates questions around race and class on campus.

Unpacking recent cold snaps and ice cover, Bonnie Jo Campbell's new book The Waters, and the growing problem of the toxic "Gelman Plume" under Ann Arbor.

New information about lowering crime statistics in Detroit, services for migrants nearing limit, and conversations with Michigan authors.

Looking for some book recs to keep you entertained during this winter? Or maybe you're searching for a perfect last minute holiday gift? Either way, we have you covered.

On this episode we talk to Jon Kung about their new book, creating culture through food, and cooking in the social media era.

A report published yesterday evening about the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, the dismissal of felony charges against seven people who were involved in public service during the Flint water crisis, how race and gender play out in the horror genre, and the early beginnings of ranch on pizza.

Marketing professor Marcus Collins' new book, "For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be," offers ways to define the amorphous thing we call "culture."

On today's show, we spoke about gun-related police encounters and heard about a recent school lockdown. Plus, a novelist discussed her book and we heard about Isle Royale updates.

Southwest Michigan writer Maria Dong’s debut novel “Liar, Dreamer, Thief,” is a page-turning fantastical thriller. Her book is listed as a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Goodreads and Overdrive.

On today's show, we heard about an event to raise money for Ukrainians in need and a book exploring Zingerman's gourmet empire. Plus, two Native American farmers talked about food sovereignty in Michigan.