/tags/booklist Books! Books! Books! en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-30/northeast-ohios-biggest-book-club-digs-into-stories-about-food-and-culture Many Northeast Ohio libraries chose to read Aimee Nezhukumatathil's book of essays, "Bite By Bite: Nourishments and Jambourees,” as part of the 2026 NEA Big Read. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-04-30/northeast-ohios-biggest-book-club-digs-into-stories-about-food-and-culture Drew Maziasz /2026-03-31/6-books-named-finalists-for-the-2026-international-booker-prize The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:31 GMT /2026-03-31/6-books-named-finalists-for-the-2026-international-booker-prize Anastasia Tsioulcas /2026-03-03/10-new-books-in-march-offer-mental-vacations March is always a big one for books – this year is no different. We call out a handful of upcoming titles for readers to put on their radars — offering a good alternative to doomscrolling. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:31:36 GMT /2026-03-03/10-new-books-in-march-offer-mental-vacations Colin Dwyer /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-02-27/investigative-journalist-digs-into-the-lives-of-lost-tuskegee-airmen Cheryl Thompson, a journalist who's worked for The Washington Post and NPR, has a new book out that looks at some of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:54:36 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-02-27/investigative-journalist-digs-into-the-lives-of-lost-tuskegee-airmen Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-02-24/red-scare-illustrates-how-1950s-paranoia-politics-has-influenced-todays-america A new book that looks discusses the Red Scare of the mid-20th century illustrates how that political moment is still impacting us. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:49:10 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-02-24/red-scare-illustrates-how-1950s-paranoia-politics-has-influenced-todays-america Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-02-12/from-mr-rogers-to-olympic-athletes-how-one-local-writer-learned-to-flourish Daniel Coyle has written extensively on how people thrive and perform at their best. His new book looks at how people can flourish in their everyday lives. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:51:47 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-02-12/from-mr-rogers-to-olympic-athletes-how-one-local-writer-learned-to-flourish Drew Maziasz /2026-02-11/february-may-be-short-on-days-but-it-boasts-a-long-list-of-new-books The shortest month of the year is packed with highly anticipated new releases, including books from Michael Pollan, Tayari Jones and the late Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:18:29 GMT /2026-02-11/february-may-be-short-on-days-but-it-boasts-a-long-list-of-new-books Colin Dwyer /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-01-05/area-bibliophiles-recommend-what-to-read-in-2026 The "Sound of Ideas" assembles another panel of area readers to recommend books from across the spectrum that they think folks should read in 2026. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2026-01-05/area-bibliophiles-recommend-what-to-read-in-2026 Drew Maziasz /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-12-18/learning-to-enjoy-winter-can-start-with-a-shift-in-mindset The book "How to Winter" explores how people in cold-weather climates embrace their surroundings and enjoy the winter months. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2025-12-18/learning-to-enjoy-winter-can-start-with-a-shift-in-mindset Drew Maziasz /npr-news/2025-12-09/believe-it-or-not-this-book-makes-taxes-fascinating The Price of Democracy tells the history of taxation from colonization to the present day. It's essential reading for anyone who cares about preserving democracy. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:01:47 GMT /npr-news/2025-12-09/believe-it-or-not-this-book-makes-taxes-fascinating Ericka Taylor