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The last children of mill creek

Vivian Gibson’s memoir depicts a pivotal moment in the history of St. Louis and the country.

Black in the middle

256 pages, anthology, Belt Publishing, softcover, $12 When the national news deigns to turn its gaze to the Midwest, it’s often because of political news, a crisis of some kind, or a perceived curiosity about our way of living. But one thing that’s usually missing from the conversation is how diverse the region really is …

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Native plant

A new guide featuring species native to the Midwest makes an essential addition to the gardener’s library.