Where We Read

If you found a note from a loved one that said, “burn without opening,” would you? Or would curiosity get the better of you? Author Paul T. O'Connor joins us to discuss “The Missing Child” and the extraordinary journey that began with a single note and led him to uncover the hidden story of his mother's life.

Arthur Sze had an untraditional path to becoming the U.S. Poet Laureate. He discusses poetry, the power of language and bridging worlds through the art of translation.

Connecticut-based interior designer and textile artist Sophie von Oertzen Williamson does not believe in boring homes. She joins us to talk about her new book “The Art of the Clash: A Manifesto Against Mundane Design.”

Before becoming a Jesuit priest, the Rev. James Martin was a dishwasher, a golf caddy and even worked in Connecticut at General Electric.

It's our annual Young Adult summer reading show. Today, join us for a conversation on developing a good reading routine with readers of all ages.

Bestselling author Amy Bloom joins us to talk about her writing routine and her latest novel, “Blunt Instrument.”

Today, we listen back to a conversation with Connecticut author Robert Dowling. His book,“Coyote: The Dramatic Lives of Sam Shepard.”

Here at CT Public, we're kind of obsessed with reading. Our staffers share their favorite books of 2026, from unforgettable novels to thought-provoking nonfiction.

Arthur Sze had an untraditional path to becoming the U.S. Poet Laureate. He discusses poetry, the power of language and bridging worlds through the art of translation.

“An Arcane Inheritance," weaves dark academia with occult secrets at a fictional Ivy League school based in Hartford.