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Ready to meet a local author, Lafayette? Brian Leung — whose book "All I Should Not Tell" was featured on our 2024 Fiction shortlist — will be in conversation with reporter Dave Bangert on June 17 at Second Flight Books. secondflightbooks.com/events/2756620… 📸: Second Flight Books

In case you haven't heard, A'Lelia Bundles is out with a new book! "Joy Goddess"is about A’Lelia Walker, whose legendary parties and Dark Tower salon helped define the Harlem Renaissance. On June 22, you can catch Bundles as she gives a talk at the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

On July 9, Indiana Authors Award winner Maurice Broaddus will appear at the Frankfort Community Public Library for a talk about his book, "Unfadeable!" The event is free and open to all ages. Learn more and RSVP: engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended…

Looking for a way to commemorate Juneteenth today? Ujamaa Community Bookstore and Flanner House in Indianapolis is hosting a block party honoring freedom and community spirit with food, music, art, and literature from 11am to 3pm. eventbrite.com/e/ujamaa-flann…

Happy summer solstice, Hoosiers — we know what you’re thinking: what should I put on my TBR? We’ve curated a list of summery reads from each of our 2024 Indiana Authors Awards shortlists. Let us know what you’re reading below.

It's time for another #ShelfieSunday! This one is brought to you by Bluestocking Social at 606B S Weinbach Ave. in Evansville. Do you see any familiar books on this local authors shelf?

On July 24, join the Shelby County Public Library for an evening with Sarah Hollowell, author of young adult horror fiction titles "A Dark and Starless Forest" and "What Stalks Among Us," which appeared on Indiana Authors Awards' YA shortlist last year. myshelbylibrary.libnet.info/event/13576260

Did you know that Susan Choi is from Indiana? The National Book Award-winning author of "Trust Exercise" was born and raised in South Bend and currently teaches in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. Check out this article from Literary Hub lithub.com/susan-choi-on-…

"Regenerating Earth" is the latest from Indiana writer Kelsey Timmerman — have you checked it out yet? The author of "Where Am I Eating?" released the book this week, which discusses farmers working with nature to feed the future. You can find it here: patagonia.com/product/regene…

We're nearing the end of National Pollinators Month, and we would be remiss if we didn't remind you that there's a book for that! Indiana Authors Award honoree Helen Frost wrote a book called "The Mighty Pollinators" and it's full of detailed photos. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746926/t…

"I’m convinced that if I take John Green to a department store and pick out a random object, he’ll connect it to tuberculosis like we’re playing a microbiological version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon." indianaauthorsawards.org/resource/every…

Happy Fourth of July, readers — need a timely reading suggestion? "The Fourth of July: A Call to Arms" is a novel by Kevin Yaney, and good news, it's part of a trilogy. You can learn more about all three here: fourthofjulybook.com

The next time you're in Angola, give this Indiana bookstore a try. The Novel Nook is located on North Wayne Street and has plenty of Hoosier titles to choose from. Plus, on Tuesdays the bookstore accepts book donations, in case you need to make room for more!

Here are a few free events this month: 7/9: Meet Marvel author Maurice Broaddus | Frankfort Community Public Library 7/11: Evening with an Author: Robin Lee Lovelace | BSU Alumni Center 7/24: Sarah Hollowell Author Visit | Shelby County Public Library indianaauthorsawards.org

We're looking for some lit mag recommendations, Hoosiers. Let us know what we should be reading in the comments!

Based on her experience as a wilderness guide for women in a substance-abuse treatment program, Indiana writer Mary Ardery’s debut is set deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. The book will be released Sept. 23. maryardery.com/level-watch

Did you know that Indiana Authors Award honoree Angela Jackson-Brown is teaching a writing retreat with the Indiana Writers Center? The event will help attendees leave with a working outline of their novels and a personalized writing roadmap. indianawriters.org/product/womens…

If you're out on the canal today, come visit the Indiana State Library! Please be aware that Ohio St. is currently under construction and closed in front of the library, but the library is still open and accessible by foot. #Indianapolis #downtown #travel

It's National Ice Cream Month, so naturally we have a book recommendation for that. Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman (an Indiana author), co-wrote this children's book with illustrations by Keith Mallet, and it tells the story of Augustus Jackson, "the father of ice cream."