Kentucky by Heart: Author Jan Schiffer embarks on a long, personal journey to ‘find the rest of me’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ohio native but now Frankfort resident Jan Schiffer was raised by caring parents who had…
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Kentucky by Heart: Author, podcaster Susan Mills advocates for those with ‘exceptionalities’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “To Alex, the bravest kid I know, and my everyday hero.” – Dedication message in…
Kentucky by Heart: Gary Burns’ ‘Untold Clay’ series offers unique perspective on small-town Kentucky life
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I am amazed at the stories that come out of small Kentucky communities. I learned…
Kenton Co. Library Foundation provides free books, library information to all of county’s Kindergarteners
In honor of National Library Card Sign Up Month this September, the Kenton County Public Library Foundation continued its annual…
Kentucky by Heart: Exploring the Commonwealth’s rich history through books, videos and museums
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist As previously mentioned here, I’m not a historian by profession, but I love to learn…
Jamie Vaught: A look at recently-published sports books perfect for every true sports fan this holiday
Are you looking for a nice Christmas gift for a sports fan who also enjoys reading? Here’s a list of…
Op-Ed – Constance Alexander: University Press of Kentucky offers ‘flood’ of great books for holiday gifts
In Iceland, they are gearing up for Jólabókaflóð, literally a flood of books intrinsic to holiday celebrations. After the presents…
Covington’s young readers can earn prizes during Mayor’s Holiday Reading Challenge through Dec. 13
The time has come once again for The Cov’s young readers and pre-readers to accept a mighty mission: The annual…
Constance Alexander: Book options abound for Kentucky Humanties’ 2023 Kentucky Reads program
Editor’s note: Constance Alexander is one of a list of facilitators provided through Kentucky Humanities for Ky Reads. In my…
Kentucky by Heart: Reading selections from 2022 offer some magical trips and a few bitter pills
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Someone has said that books are “a uniquely portable magic.” I concur, and though not…
Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Adair County Book Fair offers first hand look at area’s unique ‘sense of place’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Good writers work hard to convey a “sense of place,” meaning to give the reader…
Kentucky by Heart: A conversation with Lexington’s E. William ‘Eric’ Fruge, author of Uncle Ahmed’s Toys
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When a group of war-weary Syrian refugees are welcomed by a small community inside an…
Constance Alexander: More than a beach book, ‘At the Breakers’ eases the loss of another summer
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but another summer just ended. When the door slammed the other day,…
Kentucky by Heart: Looking forward to covering new ground in ‘literary year’ full of great books and writing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I always look forward to my upcoming “literary year,” which I define, simply, as what…
Newport Elks partners with local organizations to provide warmth, comfort to area children this holiday
Newport Elks Lodge #273, Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati, Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Campbell County Public Library and Redwood…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating the holiday season with books by Kentucky writers
Swamped by yuletide frenzy, supply chain snags, and rising inflation? This could be the year to practice the Icelandic ritual…
Kentucky by Heart: A look at a few recently published titles by Ky. Authors and about the Bluegrass State
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist What are the books you are reading that are by Kentucky authors or about the…
Constance Alexander: More than chocolate and wine, book clubs dive into reading that informs, inspires
In spite of the stereotypes, women getting together to talk about books involves a whole lot more than chick-lit, chocolate,…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s rich, and growing, selection of literary works a treat for any bibliophile
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist As a genuine Kentucky bibliophile, I’m always ready to share books with my readers written…
Bright Beginnings start with partnership between St. Elizabeth, Pampers with books, reading for babies
St. Elizabeth Healthcare — with more than 160 primary care and specialty offices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio — is…
Kentucky by Heart: A look at the books Kentuckians are reading as the cold winter months approach
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist For both pleasure and resource purposes, I’m often found with a book in my hands…
Reading matters: Books can make a big difference in a child’s life and school performance; adults needed
By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Literacy experts have long known that reading to toddlers, even babies, can make a…