OUAB to offer book-inspired crafts and free book vouchers at Orton Hall Thursday
Students looking to tap into their creative side are invited to Orton Hall’s library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday for a night of book-themed crafts…
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Lucy’s Little Library: Gothic gems for a rainy day
“Poor Deer: A Novel” by Claire Oshetsky, “Wakenhyrst” by Michelle Paver and “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly b…
Lucy’s Little Library: Riveting retellings that command respect
“The Hours” by Michael Cunningham, “Elektra” by Jennifer Saint and “All’s Well” by Mona Awad Lucy’s Little Library is a monthly book column that…
Lucy’s Little Library: Three thoughtful thrillers with the capacity to haunt
“Hex” by Jenni Fagan, “My Husband: A Novel” by Maud Ventura and “All Our Yesterdays: A Novel of Lady Macbeth” by Joel H. Morris Lucy’s Little Libra…
David Weaver, longtime executive director of Ohioana Library Association, reflects on Columbus literary scene in light of upcoming retirement
With the ever-growing popularity of e-books and audio stories, most would think print media is falling by the wayside. But to David Weaver, there’s…
Famed magician Richard Turner to give career-concluding performance at this year’s Magifest
Columbus may be known for Ohio State football and modernist architecture, but a select community knows its other reason for renown: it’s ho…
Little Gay Bookstore continues to make strides as new business, works toward Columbus storefront
While on a trip to downtown Los Angeles, Reese Steiner and Lauren Branch happened upon a labyrinthine bookstore they were eager to explor…
Ohio State’s Rare Book & Manuscript Library helps students access lesser-known stories
In the ancient Babylonian empire, temple scribes across Mesopotamia wrote manuscripts detailing the grain offerings being sacrificed to the…
Ohioana Book Awards turns 82, will convene prize-winning authors Thursday
The Ohioana Book Awards’ 82nd chapter, scheduled for 6-9 p.m., Thursday at the Ohio Statehouse, is shaping up to be a real page-turner. Since 19…
Ohio State’s inaugural Artist Laureate brings expert knowledge of inclusivity, community-engaged dance to new role
For some, community dance classes may be a hobby, a means of physical fitness, a requirement for school or a wedding ceremony — but for Ohio State’s newly appointed inaugural Artist Laureate and associate professor of community engagement through dance pedagogy, Nyama McCarthy-Brown, community dance is much more.