Books, TV & Radio

IM: How did this book come to be? What were its roots?

Essential reading for any Hoosier true crime hound.

Your book club may want to skip its December discussion in favor of a road trip to see the world premiere of Ann Patchett’s bestselling Bel Canto at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Andrew Luck is the unofficial librarian of the NFL, here are a few books he needs to deliver to his teammates, coaches, and front office.

Hollywood tax incentives, shmax incentives. Who needs ’em when you have a Hoosier hometown visit on the reality-show docket?

What I remember most were his eyes—those large brown eyes that seemed to see right through you, right into your mind, and to know at once if you were speaking the truth.

You have to look for it, tucked in among the winding roads and renovated historic barracks of Fort Benjamin Harrison. But your efforts will be rewarded with locally roasted nitro coffee on tap and freshly baked focaccia at this two-story, book-lined alcove reminiscent of a college student union.