BOOKS

We speak to the highly accomplished author Jesmyn Ward before her lecture at Smith College and talk to Mr. Universe about the science in the movie, "Project Hail Mary."

We take a tour of the Jones Library as they near the light at the end of the tunnel for their renovation project and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We speak with author Allison Butler about new book "The Judgement of Gender," visit the Greenfield Farmer's Co-operative Exchange, and speak with WANDER Berkshires about their community work.

We take a visit to the Berkshire Athenaeum to see the impact of welcoming an on-site social worker, find out about music groups Sweet Honey in the Rock and Young@Heart Chorus are coming together to honor the late Evelyn Harris, and ponder trees and eclipses with Mr. Universe.

We hear live music from Mtali Banda and talk to author John Sayles about his book, "Crucible."

We talk to Clark Universty professor Juan Pablo Rivera and NEPM's Elizabeth Román to understand Bad Bunny, speak with musician Roddy Bottum about his new memoir and taste wines at Tip Top Wine Shop.

We speak with author and educator Vilenti Tulloch, talk with the folx of Nourish Wellness Cafe as they expand to Easthampton and discuss language tricks with the Word Nerd.

Fans of Dolly Parton have a new biography to dive into. In “Ain't Nobody’s Fool," western Mass. writer Martha Ackmann lays out Parton's life from an impoverished childhood to stardom.

We check in with MLK Jr. Family Services President Shannon Rudder about celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., visit the Eric Carle Museum for a new exhibit featuring photography for picture books and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We speak with author Margot Douaihy about her new book, "Divine Ruin," and chat with special effects artist Dennis Berardi about his work on Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of "Frankenstein."