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Alex George

An Open Book

Alex George dishes on life as an author, bookshop owner, festival founder, and world traveler.

Living in the Wake

Pastor John Drage relishes each day after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in February.

Stoner John Williams

Shelf Life: The Perfect American Novel

Set at MU, “Stoner” gains acclaim 20 years after the author’s death. It’s hard as…

Preventative Action

The Missouri State High School Activities Association supports schools in a variety of ways. A…

Shelf Life: Introducing Joe Harper

Local author Phong Nguyen’s novel adds a compelling chapter to “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.”…

Greg DeLine Cracks the Code on Building Businesses

It’s the quiet that entices Greg DeLine out of bed at 2 a.m. As the…

Delivering Good News

Former news anchor Teresa Snow writes her next chapter with MU Health. photos by Justin…

Made from Scratch

DeMarko Coleman and Teresa Wright connect over a bagel sandwich. Photos by Keith Borgmeyer The…

Memories of Home

How the words of author Wendall Berry carry me back. The 10-hour drive felt like…

Day in the Life: Nene Peter

Refugee pastor Nene Peter is committed to his calling. When a phone call during the…

Shelf Life: Reigniting My Imagination

A journey through the world of children’s books. It all started with a well-worn yellow…

Columbia’s Fixer Uppers: Cruz Chavez

Local artisans breathe new life into outdated projects. CRUZ CHAVEZ At age 22, Cruz Chavez…