WFIU public radio will host a live Noon Edition broadcast from Viewpoint Books: Chapter Two at 425 Washington St. in Columbus, Indiana on Dec. 6.

Doors for the free event will open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will focus on and celebrate books.

Noon Edition host Bob Zaltsberg will be joined by New York Times bestselling author Michael Koryta; Viewpoint Books owner Beth Stroh; and Lindsey Bailey, children’s librarian at the Bartholomew County Public Library.

The panelists will discuss their favorite books, what titles have been popular in 2024, book trends and holiday gift ideas. Books for all ages, from children’s books to adult thrillers, will be covered.  

Noon Edition will take questions from the audience in attendance, as well as through X @NoonEdition and email at news@indianapublicmedia.org. The program will be broadcast on WFIU, channel 100.7 FM in Columbus and 103.7 FM in Bloomington. After the live broadcast, the program will be available to listen to on demand on the Noon Edition website. 

Noon Edition is made possible with support from Bloomington Health Foundation, Estate & Downsizing Specialists and Smithville.