Books

Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris discusses his book “The State Must Provide,” which explores the long history of inequality in higher education — and offers provocative remedies for the funding shortfalls that plague universities serving students of color.

In her book "Brainscapes," a Washington University neuroscientist explains how the maps in our brains help us make sense of the world. She discusses it on "St. Louis on the Air."

St. Louis native Marian O'Shea Wernicke discusses her debut novel, "Toward That Which Is Beautiful," which draws on her time as a nun in Peru.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell — the only Miss Missouri to be crowned Miss America — shares details from her new memoir, "Courageous Faith: A Lifelong Pursuit of Faith Over Fear."

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.