Books

CU prof. wins top poetry award, $100K

Timothy Donnelly’s ‘Cloud Corporation’ beats out 250 other finalists to earn one of the largest prizes in its field.

Egan talks literature, technology for ‘Rewiring the Real’

Jennifer Egan, a Pulitzer Prize winner, visited Columbia Tuesday to ruminate on her most recent novel, writing, and technology as part of the "Rewiring the Real" lecture series.

Imprisoned CU alum, renowned activist pens evocative memoir

Controversial activist David Gilbert reflects on a lifetime of activism while serving his life sentence in prison.

B-school alum, founder of Liz Claiborne shares tips for success in fashion

Jerome Chazen, Columbia alum and founder of Liz Claiborne, tells about his recently published memoir on the business side of fashion.

Best Of: Brooklyn Bookstores

With the abundance of independent outlets in the borough, there's no excuse to falling behind on your reading.

John Hemingway unpacks his fractured family history in memoir

In his memoir "Strange Tribe," John Hemingway delves into his father's struggles as a transsexual who lived in the shadow of famed grandfather Ernest Hemingway.

“The Last Nude” uncovers desire and betrayal in 1920’s Paris

Novel by creative writing professor reimagines an illicit affair between an artist and her muse.

Franco's upcoming novel is anything but 'Anonymous'

Critics of his first published work, "Palo Alto," remain skeptical of Franco's writing abilities.

Mutants occupy Butler in new comics collection

The major donation to Butler Library could be the first step towards Columbia becoming a hub for comics research.

Alum’s new book puts Thomas Friedman’s remarks in hot seat

CC alum Belen Fernandez's new book balances direct quotations of three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman's often-contradictory remarks with sharp wit, peppered with healthy amounts of sarcasm.