Books

A recent list of classic titles from "The Atlantic" set off a discussion about what constitutes the “great American novel.”

A recent list of classic titles from "The Atlantic" set off a discussion about what constitutes the “great American novel.”

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests as they discuss recent, and not so recent, books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or leisurely reading.

Christopher Purdy and his guests are talking about books.

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests as they discuss recent, and not so recent, books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or winter read.

We’ll explore how changes in the publishing industry have affected fiction, literary form and what it means to be an author.

R.L. Stine, the author who gives us “Goosebumps,” grew up in Central Ohio. He says he draws influence from his hometown in each of his scary stories.

In her new book, A Guide to Midwestern Conversation, comedy writer and Midwesterner Taylor Kay Phillips breaks down common and quirky Midwestern expressions, from “Hey stranger!” to “Jeez Louise.”

Join host Christopher Purdy and his guests as they discuss recent, and not-so-recent, books and offer their recommendations for your next book club selection or beach read.