NPR's Books We Love: Biographies and memoirs
NPR has rounded up more than 350 of our favorite books this year. Today, we're focusing on biographies and memoirs.
Arts
Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile
Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.
Two good new spy series close out the year: 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency'
In the Netflix series Black Doves, the wife of Britain's defense minister is secretly working for a private spy firm. Paramount+'s The Agency is a reworking of the acclaimed French series The Bureau.
Ginger Root says their latest album is 'aggressive elevator soul'
Ginger Root's new album, SHINBANGUMI, is a mix of bedroom and city pop that frontman Cameron Lew calls "aggressive elevator soul."
Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria
Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a teen. In A Body Made of Glass she chronicles her experience with hypochondria and the history of the condition.
Pantone's 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world
Pantone isn't the only color system of its kind. But thanks to an innovative founder and savvy marketing, it's become the industry standard.
New thriller, starring Jude Law, tells the story of 1980s white supremacist militia
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Jude Law and screenwriter Zach Baylin about turning the true story of a white supremacist group into the film "The Order."
The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend
It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences.
Jon Batiste traces the blues back to Beethoven and beyond
The Grammy winner and former Late Show bandleader unravels the crisscrossing threads of musical lineage from Beethoven's own personal blues to the musical art form that undergirds Batiste's Louisiana roots.
Bridget Everett on 'Somebody Somewhere' series finale and not giving up on yourself
As her show, Somebody Somewhere, comes to an end, actor Bridget Everett reflects on friendship and reinvention.