Books

Affton High School graduate Scott Alexander Hess discusses his new novellas "Lighting" and "The Root of Everything" and the craft of writing on "St. Louis on the Air."

In his new book about playwright Tennessee Williams, Washington University professor Henry I. Schvey argues that St. Louis was indispensable in shaping Williams’ artistry.

Mark Rank of Washington University's Brown School discusses his new book, "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty."

Librarians Jennifer Alexander and Jen Ohzourk share their favorite beach reads of all time.

Journalist Chris Andoe's new book, "House of Villadiva," tells delicious stories of LGBTQ community and controversy.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman's new book is about the Cardinals' championship 2011 season. He discussed “11 in ’11: A Hometown Hero, La Russa’s Last Ride in Red and a Miracle World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals" on St. Louis on the Air.

Hannibal native Melissa Scholes Young discusses her second novel, "The Hive," on "St. Louis on the Air."

Marisa Silver's new novel, "The Mysteries," is set in St. Louis in 1973. She discussed her portrait of the city on "St. Louis on the Air."

"Hidden Brain" host Shankar Vedantam discusses his new book on "St. Louis on the Air."

An abolitionist, minister and newspaper editor, Elijah Lovejoy was the first American journalist slain for his work. Journalist Ken Ellingwood discusses his new biography, "First to Fall: Elijah Lovejoy and the Fight for a Free Press in the Age of Slavery," on "St. Louis on the Air."