New series from Wayne State University Press seeks to make space for trans stories
This year, Wayne State University Press will publish a new series of books that seeks to change traditional studies of...
Jemele Hill shares her journalistic journey in new memoir, ‘Uphill’
She started out as a high school journalist in a program right here in Detroit, and has gone on to...
New book discusses different types of curiosity and how to encourage it
What are you curious about? When we’re in this mindset of curiosity, we’re not just seeking facts or a singular...
New book explores what it’s like to grow up undocumented in the U.S.
In many discussions, immigrants are often reduced to crude stereotypes. They’re cast as bad actors —people who want something they...
What an ethical will is, and why you should have one
You’re more than likely familiar with the idea of creating a will for your family and friends to have a...
The Moth — Books
BOOKS: Prepare a five-minute story about the written word. The novels that changed your life or the ones you only...
New book “The Art of Insubordination” challenges assumptions of dissent
The word insubordination carries a negative connotation, but it can actually be a positive force when it comes to...
Local author works to bring the world to children
Stephanie Fazekas-Hardy says culture is at the heart of her books. The author and local librarian, who writes under the...
The life and times of Anthony Bourdain, explained by those who knew him best
In 2018, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain died by suicide. At that time, many people were shook up by the news....
Author Raechel Anne Jolie explores what it’s like to grow up, struggle and thrive in the Rust Belt in new book
The Rust Belt is often described as a vestige of industrial strength. In the simplest terms, these are places where our...
“Grandmothers of America” captures the beauty and wisdom of aging
The new photo book “Grandmothers of America” is highlighting the beauty of an aging population and the advice they’d give...
Author Bill Loomis Explores City’s Past in “Secret Societies in Detroit”
Courtesy of the author Secret societies have a rich history in Detroit. In his latest book, "Secret Societies in Detroit,"...
