Culture The future belongs to the youth in Soman Chainani’s ‘Young World’ Soman Chainani swaps fairy tales for political thrills in ‘Young World,’ out May 5 from Random House Books for Young Readers. by Christine Jackson May 1, 2026 April 29, 2026
Culture Gabe Montesanti returns with revealing new memoir ‘Drag Thing’ The new book, out April 21 from Arsenal Pulp Press, chronicles the author’s journeys with bipolar disorder and drag. by Christine Jackson April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
Culture A conversation with ‘The Last American Roadtrip’ author Sarah Kendzior The St. Louis–based journalist will discuss her most recent book at the University City Public Library on April 15. by Tobeya Ibitayo April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
Culture Natalie Haynes wants to answer your Greek mythology questions The author and mythologist is headed to St. Louis on March 12 to talk about her new book, ‘No Friend to This House.” by Christine Jackson March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
Culture The spring and summer TBR List Five books to look forward to in the months ahead by Christine Jackson February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
Culture Eileen G’Sell’s new book, ‘Lipstick,’ delves beneath superficial surfaces Drawing from history, contemporary icons, and stories from her childhood, G’Sell explores lipstick’s impact throughout history by Jorie Jacobi February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
Culture William E. Wallace brings Renaissance masters to life in ‘Michelangelo & Titian’ Wallace’s ‘Michelangelo & Titian: A Tale of Rivalry and Genius’ is out now from Princeton University Press. by Christine Jackson February 3, 2026 February 3, 2026
Culture ‘Wake Now in the Fire’ author heads to St. Louis to discuss book banning and student protest Jarrett Dapier interprets the true events of the banning of ‘Persepolis’ in his new graphic novel. by Siran Babayan February 2, 2026 February 2, 2026
Culture Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at these community events Speaker series, performances, and more will honor King’s life and legacy. by Melissa Meinzer January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026
Culture Looking back on a year of arts and culture stories This year brought us new faces, new spaces, and plenty of great stories from St. Louis’ arts community. by Christine Jackson December 29, 2025 December 23, 2025