Tracy Sierra's debut novel 'Nightwatching' is a chilling thriller
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Tracy Sierra about her debut novel, the psychological thriller Nightwatching.
Books
A foster parent reflects on loving — and letting go of — the children in his care
Mark Daley always knew the goal was reunification — but he was still devastated when the young boys in his care returned to their birth family. He writes about the experience in his new memoir, Safe.
Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death
The late author-illustrator, creator of Pierre and Where the Wild Things Are, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book Ten Little Rabbits.
Can American democracy survive the pressure it's under? A historian has an answer
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to historian Allen Guelzo about his book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment.
Frantz Fanon biography chronicles the life and legacy of a revolutionary icon
Fanon, who died in 1961, wrote about the politics and psychology of colonialism. In The Rebel's Clinic, Adam Shatz captures the thorny brilliance of a man whose radicalism is still shaping our world.
Journalist Michele Norris reveals America's 'Hidden Conversations' about race
Norris wanted to see how Americans view race, so she asked people to share their thoughts in six words. Eventually, the project grew, garnering some 500,000 million entries from 100+ countries.
The final installment of the 'Amulet' graphic novel series is about to be released
Fans have been waiting more than five years for this book, with no indication of when it would come out. It hits bookstores on Tuesday.
Police raided George Pelecanos' home. 15 years later, he's ready to write about it
Crime fiction author and screenwriter George Pelecanos is known for his gritty realism. His latest short story collection takes that same unsparing look at his own past.
GennaRose Nethercott on her short story collection 'Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart'
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with GennaRose Nethercott about the power of folklore and her collection of strange and fantastic short stories, "Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart."
A new coming-of-age film 'How to Have Sex' follows 3 teens on a spring break trip
NPR's Elissa Nadworny asks Molly Manning Walker and Mia McKenna-Bruce about their new coming-of-age film, "How to Have Sex."