Books

In other news, fees at 18 Utah state parks are going up this year. And, a Stephen King novel is the 23rd to be banned in public schools statewide.

This week hosts Evelyn Funda, Sarah Berry, and Jamie Sanders continue their exploration into Mark Twain's "A Tramp Abroad" which features an extended list of American comfort foods.

In other news, over 30 children have been confirmed safe after a tour bus caught fire near Moab on Friday morning. And, the Utah House Majority Leader is resigning to serve in the governor's office.

Award-winning author Ling Ma was recently chosen as a 2024 MacArthur Fellow, granting her an $800,000 fellowship in honor of her creative work.

Following a public forum, the school board voted against an appeal to remove two popularly banned books from school libraries.

Today we talk with scientist Elizabeth Hider about her novel May the Wolf Die.

Today we talk with scientist Elizabeth Hider about her novel May the Wolf Die.

Graffiti-covered industrial concrete ruins are all that remain today to remind us of the lives, adventures, and human relationships that once animated Bauer, Utah.

Tribune reporters Carmen Nesbitt, Michael Lee and Tamarra Kemsley, along with news columnist Robert Gehrke join to talk about the week’s top stories, including school districts awaiting a statewide book ban list as Utah plans to retroactively enforce a new law.

Sam Passey is Director of the Uintah County Library in Vernal and we revisit our conversation with him, reviewing current challenges and opportunities and looking to the future.