BOOKS

We examine the past with Ilan Stavans new book, "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl," and check out Barnard's star with Mr. Universe.

We discuss family storytelling with picture book "Jane Writes a Play," learn about this weekend's Queer Story Slam, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We talk to author John Sayles about his new book, "To Save the Man," that dives into the history of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, and get schooled by the Word Nerd.

The debut novel from Deborah Benoit of North Adams, Massachusetts, combines her love of gardening and mysteries.

We have a double Live Music Friday with The Voice contestant Madison Curbelo and Les Dérailleurs frontman Joe Pater and chat with Megan Tady, local author of "Bluebird Day" about her Apres Ski Event at Berkshire East.

Northampton, Massachusetts, writer Barry Werth's latest book is "Prisoner of Lies." It's about Jack Downey, a CIA operative who was imprisoned in China for more than 20 years because the U.S. government would not acknowledge he was a spy.

We learn about the Fuel Up for Heat Up campaign from CAPV, talk with local author Megan Tady about her latest book, "Bluebird Day," and have our latest check in with Mr. Universe.

We chat with local author Sarah Sawyer about her new book, "The Undercurrent," hear live music with Twisted Pine, and explore the cosmos with Mr. Universe.

Three novelists come together to talk about one classic book, "Moby-Dick," a story which figures into their own writing.

We speak with local author Jedediah Berry about his new novel, "The Naming Song," inspiring civic community conversation at Image Cinema, and Mr. Hameed tells us about the Universe.