Books
Historian Williams reflects on half-century of W.Va. history
President John F. Kennedy spoke on the West Virginia Capitol steps under a drizzling rain June 20, 1963, to celebrate the state's Centennial. Kennedy's closing statement is well remembered 50 years later: "The sun does not always shine in West Virginia but the people always do."
  • WVU prof to talk about W.Va. black big band book 5:04 pm
  • Book showcases county courthouses
  • In Short: June 13-19, 2013
  • Book review: '23 Shots' puts spin on 1894 W.Va. gunfight
  • Book Notes: June 9, 2013
  • Paul J. Nyden: Author says U.S. depends to much on military power
  • E-book restrictions hamper libraries, Kanawha director says
  • Book Notes: June 2, 2013
  • Dean King to make appearences to talk about new Hatfield & McCoy book
  • Drive puts books in the hands of kids
  • Book Notes: May 26, 2013
  • America's Motor City brought low
  • Newly discovered Pearl S. Buck novel to be published
  • Kanawha Summer Library Club begins June 8
  • Book review: Coonts hero battles terrorists on the high seas
  • Book Notes: May 19, 2013
  • Brooks McCabe: Investing in nature and prosperity
  • Beckley writer breaks down his youth in 'Crapalachia'
  • Book details fall of Harman Mining and tactics of Massey Energy
  • Book review: Voices called Billy Ray Cyrus to success
  • Book Notes: May 5, 2013
  • Chinese immigration explored in educational, entertaining 'Fire Horse Girl'
  • Facebook at the heart of horror mystery 'Defriended'
  • 'Freaks' is daring, exciting and even a bit educational
  • 'The Last Academy' a mediocre debut
  • In Short: May 2-8, 2013
  • Free Comic Book Day to be held Saturday
  • Romance novelist writes 'love letter' to Appalachia
  • Paul Nyden book review: Government by the money, for the money
  • Book review: Author captures currents of 'Crapalachia'
  • Book Notes: April 14, 2013
  • 'Money Run' is fast-paced and exciting
  • 'Shadow Breakers' an adventure of mystical proportions
  • 'The Farm' is a post-apocalyptic thriller
  • Patterson's 'Murder Suspect' a thrilling read
  • Wil Haygood did it
  • Book Notes: April 7, 2013
  • Library catalogs a record for popular basket fundraiser
  • State Library to participate in EveryoneOn campaign
  • Book Notes: March 17, 2013
  • Author Q&A: James Lasdun discusses terror of 'Being Stalked'
  • Morgantown student wins state Poetry Out Loud competition
  • Poetry Out Loud finals Saturday
  • Tickets on sale for Kanawha library fundraising event
  • From Jefferson to Jackson, Churchill to FDR and beyond with Jon Meacham
  • Book details massacres, torture in Vietnam war
  • Little Lecture Series opens with talk on Eisenhower
  • Literacy group needs volunteers to help adult learners
  • Kanawha, Charleston intend to maintain funding to library
  • Book Notes: Feb. 24, 2013
  • In Short: Feb. 21-27, 2013
  • Pulitzer winner to return for Festival of Ideas
  • Book Notes: Feb. 17, 2013
  • Teen takes fantastic journey to new world in Coalwood author's debut novel
  • W.Va. county group postpones book launch
  • In Short: Feb. 14-20, 2013
  • Children's book drive is on through Thursday
  • Balcony book nook (photo)
  • 'The Dead and Buried' is simply amazing
  • 'Ashes, Ashes' is adventurous, exciting
  • Supernatural 'Kiss and Make Up' is funny and fun
  • Teen faces impossible decision in tragic 'Mercy Lily'
  • Author's debut a heart-wrenching tale of teen pregnancy
  • Book Notes: Feb. 10, 2013
  • Tough-guy novelist unleashes police-dog thriller
  • Book review: The rise and fall of Gary, W.Va.
  • Residents encouraged to read in honor of state's 150th birthday
  • Sacred Heart students donate big to Gazette book drive
  • In Short: Feb. 7-13, 2013
  • Doing the books (photo)
  • Library jam
  • Storybook meet-up
  • Kanawha library joins Gazette book drive
  • In Short: Jan. 24-30, 2013
  • Book Notes: Jan. 20, 2013
  • Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe
  • In Short: Jan. 17-23, 2013
  • Wanted: Children's books for a good cause
  • Pictures can redefine W.Va., photographer says
  • Book Notes: Jan. 13, 2013
  • Acclaimed writer Evan S. Connell dies at 88
  • Read 150 celebrates West Virginia's sesquicentennial
  • Labor historian to speak about W.Va. Socialist Party
  • Nyden: War-mongering presidents have long counted on support from leading newspapers
  • Film adaptation of Kerouac not the same 'Road' or time
  • Book Notes: Jan. 6, 2013
  • Teen art contest for KCPL Teen Services Facebook page
  • Writer Michael Chabon turns genre into literature
  • In Short: Dec. 20-26, 2012
  • The end is here: Books chronicle the apocalypse
  • Bill O'Reilly's goal is to make the past come alive
  • Book examines bad advice on Afghanistan
  • In Short: Dec. 6-12, 2012
  • Book Notes: Dec. 2, 2012
  • Book assembles photographs of Depression-era W.Va.
  • Lawton Posey: Review of Anne Morrow Lindbergh book
  • In Short: Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2012
  • Book review: The Betrayal of the American Dream
  • Spotlight finds researcher for popular historians
  • Book review: Attack on Indian boy’s mother changes him and his friends
  • Book Notes: Nov. 25, 2012
  • Some kind of wonderful life
  • 'Library Pete' spreads love of reading
  • In Short: Nov. 15-21, 2012
  • Review: Barbara Kingsolver's got the Red State blues
  • Author to sign new book about fracking
  • In Short: Nov. 8-14, 2012
  • Book Notes: Nov. 4, 2012
  • New book offers valuable insight on Byrd's foreign policy
  • J.K. Rowling and H.P. Lovecraft
  • Educators hope snow days encourage reading, family time
  • A selection of scary books, from a Count to King
  • Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' is worth occupying
  • In Short: Oct. 25-31, 2012
  • Editors of book on political protests in Appalachia to talk, sign books Friday Taylor Books
  • Murphy writes foreward to book about coal miners
  • In short: Oct. 18-24, 2-12
  • 12th annual West Virginia Book Festival (photos)
  • Supernatural fans flock to Civic Center
  • Huntington writer receives fellowship for third novel
  • Columnist's book should delight W.Va. trivia buffs
  • Book Notes: Oct. 14, 2012
  • Poems and a children's book excerpt by Marc Harshman
  • Kanawha library plan to get makeover
  • West Virginia's new poet laureate coming to Book Festival
  • Used book sale awaits readers
  • Author wants to re-examine Byrd's career
  • Life and living in a small Wyoming town
  • In Short: Oct. 11-17, 2012
  • W.Va. Book Festival is this weekend
  • Harris brings strong Southern Sookie to the W.Va. Book Festival
  • Lawton Posey: The race to fly over the Atlantic first
  • WVU music prof talks about 'Big Band Jazz in Black West Virginia'
  • Book for young readers is a love story for a place
  • Things to do today: Oct. 6, 2012
  • October Sky festival moves to Beckley, kicks off Friday
  • Miners' Celebration set Thursday in Beckley
  • 'Shrapnel': It's not just flying metal that can wound
  • Book Notes: Sept. 2, 2012
  • Book Notes: Sept. 30-Oct.6, 2012
  • Byrd staffer writes book about late U.S. senator
  • Angelou brings rainbows to Charleston
  • Wish you were here: A postcard history of downtown Charleston
  • Author Marilyn Shank speaks at University of Charleston's Builders Luncheon
  • Barnes & Noble launches new Nook HD
  • In Short: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2012
  • On eve of Charleston visit, Angelou reflects
  • Midwife's career takes a novel turn
  • Man of letters: Boomer postmaster publishes first fiction
  • Book Notes: Sept. 23, 2012
  • Sibling search is a mysterious pursuit in debut novel
  • SC pair hopes Kickstarter website propels graphic novel
  • In Short: Sept. 20-26, 2012
  • Book Notes: Sept. 16, 2012
  • In Short: Sept. 13-19, 2012
  • Innerviews: Longtime library chief one for the books
  • Book Notes: Sept. 9, 2012
  • LGBT novel misses the mark
  • 'Cornered' tells tales of bullies, bullied
  • In Short: Sept. 6-12, 2012
  • In Short: Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2012
  • W.Va.'s biggest liar dispenses parenting advice
  • Book Notes: Aug. 26, 2012
  • Like its main character, this teen novel is different
  • 'Maximum Ride' series end will shock readers
  • Chris Colfer's 'Land of Stories' a charming adventure for all ages
  • In Short: Aug. 16-22, 2012
  • Christian fiction authors to hold panel at W.Va. Book Festival
  • Book Notes: Aug. 5, 2012
  • Library contest melds reading, filmmaking
  • In Short: Aug. 2-8, 2012
  • Book review: Coonts takes to the skies again with trio of tales
  • Book Notes: July 29, 2012
  • Drones detach us from reallity of war
  • Mystery author to speak at West Virginia Book Festival
  • In Short: July 26-Aug. 1, 2012
  • Book Notes: July 22, 2012
  • Book review: Obama book short on facts
  • Book review: Doctor fights deadliest infectious diseases
  • In short: July 19-25
  • Cornell professor examines the difficult times at the Times
  • Volunteers sought for West Virginia Book Festival
  • Books look at recent history of southern Africa
  • Kanawha library offering nonprofits book sale remainders
  • Fiddler Joe Dobbs tells life story, from swamps to hills
  • 'Boys of Steel' author joins Book Festival lineup
  • Book Notes: July 1, 2012
  • W.Va. Writers Conference writing awards issued
  • Parsons publisher adds book offerings
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