Leila Cobo's New Book Takes A Look At The Latin Music We Can't Get Enough Of
NPR's Felix Contreras speaks with Leila Cobo about her new book, Decoding Despacito, and the commercial history of Latin music in the U.S.
Books
For March, 3 Romances That'll Bring You A Little Sunshine
March's slate of romance releases brings more of what we want: Headstrong heroines, adoring heroes and happy endings. Plus fake engagements, secret clubs and SHOCK: A duke who doesn't get the girl.
'Sidelined' Author On Vicious Treatment Of Women In Sports World
Sports journalist Julie DiCaro tells NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, Sidelined: Sports, Culture and Being a Woman in America.
'When Women Invented Television' Gives 1940s, '50s Creative Powerhouses Their Due
Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong tells Scott Simon about four visionary women who were behind early hit TV shows. Her new book is When Women Invented Television.
'A Beginner's Guide To America' Shows Us The States Through New Eyes
Roya Hakakian was a teenager when she came to the United States from Iran. she says she hopes her book will help native-born Americans see all the small signs of democracy they don't usually notice.
'Firekeeper's Daughter' Forges A New Path Between Cultures And Genres
A contemplative exploration of existing between two cultural identities meets fake relationship romance meets backwoods thriller in this powerhouse YA debut from Ojibwe author Angeline Boulley.
Charlie Jane Anders: How Can Science Fiction Allow Us To Imagine Better Futures?
Science fiction author Charlie Jane Anders explains how the genre is a portal for us to imagine different ways of being human. She invites listeners into one new world with an excerpt from her work.
'Shooting Midnight Cowboy' Turns An Eye To A Dark, Problematic Masterpiece
John Schlesinger's flawed drama, the only X-rated film to win an Oscar for best picture, made Jon Voight a star and solidified Dustin Hoffman's status as one of his generation's greatest actors.
Years Of Military Service Helped Inform '2034: A Novel Of The Next World War'
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Adm. James Stavridis and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman about their book 2034: A Novel of the Next World War.
In 'Abundance,' Measuring A Life In Dollars And Cents
In his debut novel, Jakob Guanzon wanted to write about hunger and need and the one thing that's inescapable for anyone living paycheck-to-paycheck: The fluctuating numbers of your budget.