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Need a new mystery or sci-fi book for the new year? Try one of these reads

7:59am December 31, 2022

From NPR's Books We Love list, we hear reviews for several mystery and sci-fi books including "Nona the Ninth," "Birds of Maine," and "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau."

Works from 1927 are about to become part of the public domain

5:08am December 30, 2022

by Phil Harrell

Every new year a crop of books, music and films become part of the public domain in the U.S. Jennifer Jenkins of Duke University shares a few of the works from 1927 coming our way.

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How to throw the ultimate holiday cocktail party, according to director Paul Feig

3:59pm December 28, 2022

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Paul Feig, the director of "Bridesmaids" and creator of "Freaks and Geeks," about his book "Cocktail Time!: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun."

Graphic of boy with book bag holding a book next to title in big yellow letters. Award insignias and book description, review.

Banned Books: Author Jerry Craft on telling stories all kids can identify with

5:05am December 28, 2022

Jerry Craft published the Newbury award-winning graphic novel New Kid in 2019. The novel focuses on the experience of being Black and the "new kid" at a predominantly white school.

Author Jerry Craft wrote New Kid, which has faced challenges in some school districts.

Author Jerry Craft: Most kids cheer for the heroes to succeed no matter who they are

5:00am December 28, 2022

by Jerry Craft

New Kid won the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. But the book has been challenged in some school districts for content related to race.

FILE - Former President Donald Trump, left, listens as Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks at Fort Drum, N.Y.

Why Republican elites backed Trump: power, belonging ... and voter pressure

5:00am December 27, 2022

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Republicans backed Donald Trump in 2016, changing the identity of the party. Republican strategist Tim Miller explores this shift in his book Why We Did It: A Travelogue On The Republican Road To Hell

Rev. Russell Levenson, Jr. of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston with former first lady Barbara Bush and former President George. H.W. Bush after a morning worship service. Levenson details his friendship with the Bushes and what he learned from them and how they lived their faith in his new book Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush.

How faith guided former President George H.W. Bush, according to his pastor

5:00am December 27, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Rev. Russell Levenson, Jr. got to know former President George H.W. Bush and his wife over more than a decade. He said how they lived their faith can serve as a roadmap for anyone, religious or not.

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Encore: Author Erica Perl on her book, 'The Ninth Night of Hanukkah'

4:10pm December 26, 2022

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Erica Perl about her book, "The Ninth Night of Hanukkah," which shares the story of two kids inspired to start a new unusual tradition.

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Books We Love: Fiction recommendations from 2022

8:06am December 25, 2022

From NPR's Books We Love list, we hear about three novels and a collection of short stories: "Less Is Lost,""The Confessions of Matthew Strong,""If I Survive You," and "Thank You For Listening."

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Books We Love: Cookbook edition

7:53am December 24, 2022

From NPR's Books We Love, four staff members recommend new cookbooks: "Persiana Everyday," "Masa," "Koshersoul," and "The Woks of Life."