Books

This cultural critic sees Vegas as a door to a new theory of modernity

It's the debut novel by the 19-year local, who took comedic inspiration from local gated communities, various Vegas mainstays, and the Badlands Golf Club case.

Plus: How immigrants have helped shape local business and culture; and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Plus: Summer reading programs continue around the valley and what to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Library districts use reading challenges to keep folks engaged with books during summer break. Also: a local barber writes books for his child clientele.

Plus: What to see, hear, and do in Las Vegas this week.

Black Mountain Institute just celebrated its 20th anniversary. The literary institute has been a staple in the Las Vegas community, and a vital resource for writers and creative scholars at UNLV.

With his Harry Reid book on shelves now, Jon Ralston reflects on his life as a political journalist in Nevada

Accessibility and innovation — and opening the expansive new West Las Vegas Library — highlight the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District executive director's success.