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Henry Winkler’s memoir begins on a Tuesday morning in October 1973, at his first audition for “Happy Days.” He was almost 28 — quite a bit old for a high schooler — and struggling with something he didn’t know had a name.

The Banned Book Club, hosted by Chicago Today, has been meeting every month, discussing books that have been banned at some point in history. Maria McCauly, the director of libraries at the Cambridge Public Library, shares what it means for a book to be banned and what it means for the community. She also shares how people can support keeping...

Britney Spears’ highly anticipated memoir, ‘The Woman in Me’ was officially released today. Derek Zagami chats with senior reporter and editor at Page Six, Eileen Reslen, to get the scoop about the book and what Spears shared.

Fall is the perfect season to cozy up with a good book. Bookstagrammer Grace Chlosta returns to the studio to share five books to read this autumn that you won’t want to put down. You can follow Grace on Instagram at @gracesreadingnook.

Libraries across the Commonwealth are hosting silent protests as a way to make a big statement about Banned Book Week.  The series is called “Let Freedom Read” and more than 70 libraries are hosting read-in events. In an effort to fight censorship, members of the community are encouraged to come and read a book that has been banned or challenged…

These events at libraries across Massachusetts is part of a national movement to raise awareness of banned or challenged books.

Harvard professor and columnist Arthur C. Brooks recently released his new book “Build the Life You Want,” with Oprah Winfrey about the science of happiness. Brooks tells us about a few of the concepts in the book and gives us some advice on new ways to view our emotions.

Writer Mattie Kahn stops by the studio to discuss her new book: “Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America’s Revolutions.” She tells Kwani all about what inspired her to write the book and why these stories are so important for younger generations to hear.

Former Olympian and South African Paddler Oscar Chalupsky visits us at the Hub Today to talk about his new book: “No Retreat, No Surrender.” He chats with Hannah about how the book chronicles his story as an athlete and his battle with cancer.

Actress, producer, writer, and now novelist Christy Cashman has just released her first book. ‘The Truth About Horses’, a coming-of-age story, is available for purchase now. Christy stops by the studio to tell us all about it.

Simon & Schuster has been sold to the private equity firm KKR, months after a federal judge blocked its purchase by rival publisher Penguin Random House.

Our sister station, Chicago Today, is hosting a new “Banned Book Club” with Tracy D Hall. Hannah joins Chicago and Danielle Nottingham from California Live to discuss the club and introduce their first book: “The 1619 Project.”

It’s not always about fitting in, sometimes you just need to belong. Maria chats with parenting expert Donna Tetreault about how parents can model self-confidence for their kids and how to feel a sense of belonging in different aspects of life.

Parenting journalist Donna Tetreault talks about her latest children’s book “Dear Me: I Belong.” Donna explores what it means for kids to feel connection and belonging in their community.

Looking for a heartfelt summer read with surprise, family and a fun New England vibe? Look no further! New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins’ new book has all of that and more. She also shares some of her favorite beach reads with us.

According to Colleen Hoover, there is no such thing bad costumes. 

A rare Maurice Sendak picture story, originally a pamphlet for a 1970 museum fundraiser, will be coming out in book form next year.

The idea was inspired by a bookstore in Scotland, and it aims to provide free LGBTQ-themed books to patrons.

Looking for a beach day read? “Bookstagrammer” Grace Chlosta stops by with books to put on your summer reading list.

At least four Republican presidential candidates are to speak at a gathering of Moms for Liberty, a new power player in conservative politics.