Midwest

The legendary Umar Bin Hassan is best known for his work over the last six decades as one of the founding members of…

Midwestern conversation is an art unto itself. Often politely precluded with an "ope," this guide will help you navigate…

Numerous historically significant sites in Ohio are, in a word, scary. Ghostly legends tell of haunting presences…

Life is confusing when you suddenly become cool. Cleveland went from being known as “The Mistake on the Lake” to…

Grab a copy of this exciting collection of monster tales from the Midwest and discover spooky stories about a whole…

In this insightful, funny, and sardonic book, acclaimed author Thomas Frank unravels the greatest political mystery of…

Sports are interesting because most people don't like the best teams or the teams that are fun to watch. No, they get…

Anyone who's ever visited the Twin Cities in the winter knows that what people mean by 'cold' just about everywhere else…

"A heckuva deal, you bet!" Writer/performer Howard Mohr puts his humorous take on Minnesota culture into this definitive…

In the late 1960s and early 70s, the Black Panther Party was a major political force. The party's Kansas City, Missouri…

The Midwest offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Lisa Rose as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely…

In March 1969, eight young men were indicted by the federal government for conspiracy to incite a riot. First dubbed the…

In late-1980s rural Ohio, bright but mostly friendless Barry Nadler begins his freshman year of high school with the…

At the end of the 19th Century a young black man called Major Taylor swept the new, hugely popular sport of competitive…

On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard gunned down unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam War at Kent State…

From the heart of the USA, these four books will open your eyes to events, subcultures, and factors of everyday life…

Following Jimmy Harper's move to Chicago, he finds himself entangled with the mob and a black drag performer. Not…

Ever been deluded by someone's frequent interjections of "eh?" in a conversation? Or wonder why some people say "worsh"…

A collection of essays from blue voters in the Midwest about their lived experiences of watching as their traditionally…

Are you a sucker for politically and economically complex situations? What about compelling battles for equality? If you…

With some mystery, history, violence, black liberation, and important questions on police brutality and the ethics of…

Fans of the Malcolm X's autobiography will enjoy this expose of Fred Hampton's life and the role that the police and FBI…