BOOKS

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."

We visit Red Fire Farm to see how they're rebuilding after their tragic barn fire nearly two years ago, speak with Michel and Hannah Moushabeck about the newly-formed Interlink Foundation and check in with Mr. Universe about Asteroid Bennu.

We speak with artist and author Robin Crofut-Brittingham, chat with the Young@Heart Chorus co-director before their upcoming concert and hear live music from local LuxDeluxe.

We speak with author Chuck Collins about the elite class and his book, "Burner by Billionaires," preview the Northampton Book Fair this weekend and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We speak with author Alex Werth before the release part for his book, "On Loop," learn how to benefit the Center for Women and Community by getting chilly and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We celebrate Jewish Book Month with author Richard Michelson, learn about an interfaith concert at Bombyx this Thursday and learn about the connections between pop culture and the stars with Mr. Universe.

We hear from Easthampton mayoral candidate Lindsi Sekula, learn about Massachusetts Farm to School Month and celebrate Catherine Newman's new novel, "Wreck."