Staff picks

These books at the Library explore the history of African Americans in aviation, with a special emphasis on the Tuskegee airmen who fought in World War II.

Looking for a good book to read or give? Check out these end-of-year “best of 2009” lists for some ideas.

One of Kansas City’s most appreciated literary awards was given on Saturday, October 3 at the Central Library.

Look, I dislike Nicolas Cage as much as the next guy. Perhaps it’s related to my distaste for so-called "action "films. Maybe it’s more owing to my disinterest in "tear-jerkers." The simple fact is that our friend Nicolas Cage has made a career out of bouncing back and forth between these two extremes.