Books

Tim Misny Makes Them Pay — And Makes You Read His New Book

The Misny Method, co-written with local marketing professional Jim Kukral, arrives on May 1.

by Annie Nickoloff

New Generations Are Discovering the Sweat, Steaks and Fun of the Cleveland Schvitz

As it approaches its 100th anniversary, the Cleveland Schvitz welcomes a new community of patrons, including women, for its sometimes-secretive steam rooms and steak.

by Annie Nickoloff

Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison with One Year of Literary Events

The yearlong project features readings, movie screenings, book clubs and more to honor the Ohio-born author.

by Annie Nickoloff

Shalida A. Askanazi, Author and Activist: Most Interesting People 2026

With her memoir set to publish in February, she’s opening conversations about disability, womanhood and finding joy after trauma.

by Maura Zurick

Kamala Harris Is Bringing Her Book Tour to Cleveland

The former vice president will speak at Keybank State Theater in 2026.

by Annie Nickoloff

50 Cleveland Book Releases We Loved in 2025

Find new releases in fiction, nonfiction, art, poetry and more from authors affiliated with Northeast Ohio's literary scene.

by Annie Nickoloff

Q&A: Author Warren Zanes Brings Bruce Springsteen’s Darkest Moment to Light in the Book That Inspired the Movie

The former Rock Hall exec, whose book inspired a new biopic, explains the haunted home demos that shaped Bruce Springsteen’s legacy.

by Dillon Stewart

With Libby, Kanopy and Sora, Cleveland’s OverDrive Captures New Generations of Readers

From legal document floppy disks to the hugely popular Libby reading app, locally headquartered OverDrive has become a literary tech giant.

by Annie Nickoloff

Cleveland Public Library’s Main Library Is a Place of Firsts

The impressive Downtown building has educated and welcomed Clevelanders for a full century, offering insights into local history, architecture and literature.

by Annie Nickoloff