Books

In her latest fairy tale art book “The Ookleberry Tree,” CU alum Judy Choi hopes to inspire people to stand up against anti-Asian bullying. By Izzy Fincher

Denver-based poet Aerik Francis hopes their work can inspire other queer writers to express themselves freely at CU’s Queer Literature and Performance Festival. By Lauren Hill

Chelsea Abdullah, a former CU Independent Staff Member will be releasing her debut novel May 17, 2022 – an Arab-inspired high fantasy novel written as a love letter to the stories she grew up with in Kuwait.

Looking for horror books and movies to watch while staying inside this Halloween? You’ve come to the right place. By Anna Haynes

Nature writer Kathryn Aalto brings a unique blend of the historical non-fiction and personal essay genres to her new book, “Writing Wild.” By Ben Berman

Rep. Eric Swalwell discusses his new book, detailing his time on the House Judiciary Committee and his efforts to uphold democracy. By Ben Berman

The mini-series “Little Fires Everywhere” premiered on Hulu last week, adding racism and greater conflict than the novel it was based on. By Kaylyn Buehler

Jackson Tilley advocates for the legalization of cannabis as “a gay, sober, legal weed dealer” in his new book. By Ben Berman

In an exclusive interview, the CUI hears from CU alum Judy Choi about her and her niece, Phoenix Brown’s, new debut poetry book on being Chinese Americans. By Isabella Fincher

A profile of one young woman’s struggle is a look at the way modern college students deal with mental health. By Carina Julig