It's Back! NPR Unveils 2019 Book Concierge
The NPR 2019 Book Concierge is here! It features more than 350 recommendations from NPR staffers and trusted critics.
Books
'She Had Me, I Had Her:' Robyn Crawford Opens Up
The creative director for Whitney Houston's new memoir is called "A Song For You."
After A Freak Accident, A Doctor Finds Insight Into 'Living Life And Facing Death'
In 1990, BJ Miller was hit with 11,000 volts of electricity. That accident took most of his limbs, but the event and his recovery inspired him to pursue a career as a palliative care physician.
Greely's Polar Expedition Faces Heartbreak Amid Heroism In 'Labyrinth Of Ice'
Author Buddy Levy's superbly written, meticulously researched chronicle tells the adventure story of a group of explorers aiming to achieve "Farthest North" and claim the win for the U.S. in 1881.
What Bestseller Lists Really Tell Us About A Book's Popularity
The Republican National Committee spent nearly $100,000 buying copies of Donald Trump Jr.'s new book. But did that money buy a spot on the New York Times bestseller list? Not exactly.
Milan Kundera's Czech Citizenship Is Restored After 40 Years
The author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being saw his books banned and citizenship revoked in 1979. Exiled in Paris, Kundera began writing his novels in French.
NPR's Favorite Books Of 2019: The Book Concierge Is Back With 350+ Great Reads
Explore seven years of recommendations all in one place: Here are more than 2,000 titles, hand-picked by NPR staff and trusted critics — with handy filters to help you find the perfect book!
Maureen Corrigan's Favorite Books Of 2019: Here Are 10 Unputdownable Reads
This year's list is a mix of literary fiction, true crime, memoirs and essays, from acclaimed authors as well as some brand new voices — and you won't be able to put any of them down.
'Free, Melania' Takes On The First Lady, Her Marriage And Influence On The President
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kate Bennett about her new book, Free, Melania, that looks at a multitude of questions swirling around the first lady.
For Jay-Z's 50th Birthday, A New Biography Centers His Lyrical Legacy
Jay-Z drew criticism for partnering with the NFL after having supported Colin Kaepernick. A new biography centers the rapper's business ethos with his lyrics and the concept of the constant hustle.