Morning Show

Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa recommends new books by Maddie Frost, Megan Clendenan, Dan Gutman, and K. Woodman-Maynard.

From historical fiction to contemporary stories, non-fiction to science fiction, or poetry to fantasy--it’s clear we love to read. The KAXE staff share their favorite or most memorable books read in 2025.

English writer Katherine Rundell continues to weave dazzling stories in "The Poisoned King," book 2 in the Impossible Creatures series. With castles, dragons, and revenge, this is a thrilling and enjoyable read for ages 10 and up.

Chris Kraus’s new novel “The Four Spent the Day Together” is a novel in three parts highlighting addiction and the ever-widening gulf between the rich and poor. It includes a fictionalized retelling of a 2019 kidnapping and murder in Hibbing, Minnesota.

Cameron Crowe’s new memoir “The Uncool” is a backstage pass to a bygone era of music. The writer/director shares his amazing beginnings as music journalist in this entertaining and touching book.

Minnesota novelist Will Weaver reunites us with the Haugen family in his new book, the sequel to his 2023 novel "Power & Light." This compelling and satisfying novel follows the family through a span of 40 years on the prairies of North Dakota and Minnesota.

Tracy Kampa, children's librarian at the Grand Rapids Area Library recommends new books from Jashar Awan, Megan Maynor, Tiffany D. Jackson and Maryrose Wood. Plus a surprise collaboration between Stephen King and Maurice Sendak.

Bestselling author Alix E. Harrow’s new novel “The Everlasting” is a beautiful, inventive and genre-defying story.

Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O’ Connor, Philip C. Stead, Jen Calonita and Aubrey Hartman.

Two feuding co-stars in a Jane Austen film adaptation of “Northanger Abbey” accidentally travel back in time to the Regency era in Madeline Bell’s clever adult debut “The Austen Affair.”