Mary Higgins Clark, 'Queen Of Suspense,' Dies At 92
Beloved suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark died Friday at age 92. Under her longtime publisher Simon & Schuster, Higgins Clark authored more than 50 bestselling novels.
Books
'Believe Me' Author Calls For A Simple But Radical Shift Beyond 'Me Too'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Jessica Valenti about a new book she co-edited entitled Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World.
Coincidence Distracts From The Creeps In 'The Other People'
C.J. Tudor's latest follows a man obsessed with proving his young daughter — supposedly killed in an accident — is still alive. It's atmospheric, but slightly shakier than Tudor's past books.
Suspense Novelist Mary Higgins Clark Dies At 92
Mary Higgins Clark, the prolific author known as the "Queen of Suspense" has died at the age of 92.
'A Woman Like Her': Social Media Star Qandeel Baloch's Short Life And Death
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with author Sanam Maher about her new book, "A Woman Like Her." It chronicles the life of Qandeel Baloch, a Pakistani social media star, who was killed by her brother.
The Not-So-Life-Changing Magic Of Self-Help Books
Are self-help books actually helpful? That's the question Kristen Meinzer sought to answer in her upcoming book, How to Be Fine: What We Learned From Living by the Rules Of 50 Self-Help Books.
When The Tide Goes Out, Mudlarks Dig Into The Thames In Search Of History
Mudlark author Lara Maiklem scours the edge of London's River Thames looking for historical artifacts. Among her finds: Roman pottery, medieval jug handles and a 500-year-old child's shoe.
'Black Wave' Author Chronicles Cultural, Religious Upheaval In The Middle East
Kim Ghattas grew up in Lebanon during the civil war and covered the Mideast for the BBC for 20 years. She says events in the region in 1979 set off waves of extremism and violence that continue today.
After Threats, 'American Dirt' Publisher Cancels Author's Tour
The publisher of American Dirt has canceled the remainder of author Jeanine Cummins' book tour following threats. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks author Reyna Grande for her thoughts on the book's critics.
When Institutions Are Used As Stages, People Lose Trust, Book Argues
We now think of institutions less as formative and more as performative, less as molds of our character and more as platforms for us to stand on and be seen, says National Affairs Editor Yuval Levin.