'Diaries of War' traces two personal accounts — one from Ukraine, one from Russia
Through images and words, author Nora Krug illustrates the day-to-day lives of two individuals and their families living within warring nations.
Books
Personality differences fueled the creativity of The Police, drummer Copeland says
Throughout his time as drummer for The Police, Stewart Copeland kept copious notes. He finally has publishing them, and talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about his book: Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries.
Werner Herzog says it's not good to circle 'your own navel' but writes a memoir anyway
Herzog reflects on the curiosity that's fueled his career in the new memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All. Just don't expect a deep confessional: "I never liked too deep introspection."
Scholastic backtracks, saying it will stop separating diverse books for fairs in 2024
Scholastic faced backlash for putting books dealing with race, gender and sexuality in their own optional category for middle school book fairs. It's now apologizing and working to reverse course.
'The Comfort of Crows' is fuel to restore spirts in dealing with ecological grief
Here the New York Times columnist and author of Late Migrations and Graceland Margaret Renkl brings alive in 52 chapters her love for the animals and plants in her yard and nearby parks in Tennessee.
This Malaysian island offers endless stories and inspiration. Just ask Tan Twan Eng
His latest book, The House of Doors, is a decade-shifting story that delves into tragedy, cultural dissonance and memory loss.
'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile
Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, scandalized for his affairs with young women, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S.
Staff at NYC cultural center resign after acclaimed author's event canceled
After a talk by Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh Nguyen was "postponed," some authors also pulled out of future events. The writer had signed an open letter criticizing Israel and calling for a ceasefire.
'Let Us Descend' follows a slave on a painful journey — finding some hope on the way
Jesmyn Ward's narrative forces readers to look at our country's ugly past and face the lingering effects of history — but it also tells a story of perseverance and the power of the spiritual world.
'The House of Doors' by Tan Twan Eng explores frustrated love on a diverse island
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Tan Twan Eng about his latest book, The House of Doors, a decade shifting novel delving into tragedy, cultural dissonance and memory loss.