We analyzed the data to put together lists of the most borrowed books and digital resources to see what Cedar Rapids residents were reading, listening to and watching this year.
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We analyzed the data to put together lists of the most borrowed books and digital resources to see what Cedar Rapids residents were reading, listening to and watching this year.
Back by popular demand, the State Historical Society of Iowa’s book club returns this year with a new lineup of entertaining and thought-provoking books and authors.
The new year is a great time for quiet reflection and looking ahead with hope and aspirations. One new children’s book can help with that, and could serve as a new family read aloud tradition.
Husband and wife duo Craig Campbell and Priscilla Steele joined forces to create a quirky children’s book about orthodontics, “The History of Orthodontics Through Time and Space.”
"Read for a Better World" encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature.
Cedar Rapids author turns therapy dog’s journey into children’s book, “Meet Mali the Therapy Dog.”
Fortunately, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” isn’t the only work that’s slated to get the adaptation treatment this year, particularly in the streaming world.
Chuy Renteria wears many hats. He’s a key figure in the Iowa dance scene, a teacher, a father, husband, mentor, and leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion and now he can add author to that list.
From pork tenderloins to The Wave, Iowa poet captures state’s 175 years
Find these seven titles for young adults by Latinx authors at Cedar Rapids Public Library that readers will want to dive into all year long.
Each issue, we ask Judy Ryan, who retired after working more than 20 years at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Cedar Rapids, to share her book suggestions with our HER readers.
The founder of the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program and professor emeritus at the University of Iowa has written “The Ninth Decade” that chronicles eight years of Klaus’ life after 80, with each essay covering a six-month time period.
Sidekick Coffee and Books in Iowa City has announced its first KidLit Pizzazz Festival featuring 15 children’s authors and illustrators from Iowa from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 who will sign their books.
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