Jill Biden Says 'It's Time To Move On' From Anita Hill Controversy
The wife of 2020 Democratic candidate Joe Biden spoke to NPR about her new book, Where The Light Enters, reflecting on her life with the former vice president.
Books
'Revenge Of The She-Punks' Sets Out To Rectify A Gender Imbalance
In a new book, punk scholar Vivien Goldman traces the formation, rise and global reach of punk rock — demonstrating women's central place within it.
Ani DiFranco Relives Her Indie Rock Rise: 'I Wanted A Different Kind Of Power'
After spending decades as a musician with her own label, Ani DiFranco reflects on how it all got started in her new memoir, No Walls and the Recurring Dream.
Elizabeth Acevedo On The Fire Behind Storytelling
The award-winning author of “The Poet X” is back with a new novel.
NPR's Malaka Gharib's Memoir: 'I Was Their American Dream'
NPR's David Greene talks to NPR editor Malaka Gharib, who makes light of herself in her memoir: I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir. What does it mean to live the American dream?
'Ladysitting' Offers Candor And A Singular Take On A Tale Familiar To Many
As Lorene Cary tells the story of her Nana and the stress and sadness all too common for caregivers, it's her recounting of her upbringing and ancestry that is most engaging and captivating.
Belonging And Betrayal Drive The Action In 'Storm Of Locusts'
The second book in Rebecca Roanhorse's Navajo-influenced Sixth World series pits monsterslayer Maggie Hoskie against a villain whose sense of betrayal drives his plan to drown the world he knows.
Beating Burnout: Sisters Write Book To Help Women Overcome Stress Cycle
Sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski speak with NPR's Aarti Shahani about their new book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.
In Helen Hoang's Novels, Autism Is No Bar To Love And Happiness
Helen Hoang's romances feature characters on the autism spectrum — as she herself is; she says she wants to show that autistic people can get their happily-ever-afters just like anyone else.
Falling In Love With Love In 'Brief Chronicle Of Another Stupid Heartbreak'
Adi Alsaid's new novel follows a teen romance columnist whose senior-year breakup has resulted in a raging case of writer's block. It's a beautiful illustration of the raw nerves that come with love.