Books, TV & Radio

Five new books with Indiana ties, and a few road trips they inspire.

Maybe Padma knew she would eventually be GIF’ed making St. Elmo shrimp cocktail face.

The radio program continues Luck’s support of public broadcasting and WFYI. Last year, he and his father, Oliver Luck, recorded a series of fundraising spots for the station in which they affirmed their enjoyment of National Public Radio programming.

The IU prof’s new book, The Coregasm Workout, released this month, explains exercise-induced orgasm.

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.

The star talks about his forthcoming Audible drama, the creative process during a pandemic, and the joy of living in Bloomington.

Indiana’s literary tradition didn’t end with Kurt Vonnegut. And John Green is just one of the many great writers working here today. We bookmarked the state’s most accomplished authors, checked out Indy’s literary archives, and penned the Great American Blurb on where to publish locally. As you can see, there’s still a lot to write home about.

Indiana author and bookstore owner Leah Johnson has built a career telling the stories of people who often go unheard. Her latest work, Black Girl Power, is a spirited anthology of voices that resonate now more than ever.