Katherine Ouellette writes about books, poetry, and all other things literary for WBUR. She also has bylines at Bustle, Wellesley’s Women’s Review of Books, and other local publications.
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12 books with New England ties to read this summer
From supernatural murder mysteries to evocative poetry disguised as Wikipedia entries, WBUR literature writer Katherine Ouellette recommends the books she's looking forward to this season.
Author Crystal Maldonado pens a tribute to boybands and the power of friendship
The Massachusetts-based young adult writer dips into her middle school years and the unironic love for the things that bring joy in her fifth novel "Get Real, Chloe Torres." A...
WWII-era queer and trans history inspired debut novel
Author Milo Todd's research into the trans and queer prisoners in German concentration camps and this period of LGBTQ+ history became the foundation for his debut novel “The Lilac People.”
8 books with New England ties to spark hope and action this spring
Does history repeat itself? Or does it rhyme? WBUR literature writer Katherine Ouellette recommends eight books that remind us the current moment is just a reprise and a remix of...
11 books by New England authors to prepare for 2025
From self-improvement tips to practical activism to escapist romance, WBUR literature writer Katherine Ouellette has a selection of books to help set intentions for the months ahead.
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New local books — and bookstores — to check out this fall
From a touching memoir about family to a fantasy-inspired bookstore, WBUR literature writer Katherine Ouellette shares a roundup of new books and stores coming to Greater Boston.
10 books by New England authors to read this summer
Whether you’re looking for a splashy beach read or you’re eager to learn something new on vacation, WBUR literature writer Katherine Ouellette recommends books by New England authors that might...
9 books by New England authors to read this spring
From the “Satanic Panic” in rural New Hampshire, to contemporary college campuses, to post-apocalyptic Massachusetts, literature writer Katherine Ouellette recommends books that will keep you enthralled this season.
How a punchbowl inspired author Katherine Howe's 'A True Account'
The family heirloom, decorated with a painting of a square rig ship, sent Howe on a seafaring journey reimagining the life of her ancestor as a stowaway on the ship...
Sidestep into the uncanny this fall with 12 new books
From historical novels that sound like the modern news cycle to contemporary works that take a twist toward the speculative, book critic Katherine Ouellette rounds up a selection of other-worldly...