New Book Peeks Inside American Prison System
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Shane Bauer about his new book, American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment.
Books
'There Will Be No Miracles Here' And The American Dream
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Casey Gerald, co-founder of MBAs Across America, about his memoir There Will Be No Miracles Here, on the illusions behind success and the American dream.
Life, Love and Hockey (Oooh, And Pie) In 'Check, Please!'
Ngozi Ukazu's charming, cheerful webcomic about a gay college hockey player has been collected in book form. Check, Please! stays squarely on the bright side of life, a brave choice in its own way.
The Big Lebowski Lives On In 'Where's The Dude?'
If you like a nice White Russian and have a rug that really ties the room together, you'll get a kick out of figuring out where, exactly, the Dude is abiding in the background of various movie scenes.
Buffy Sainte-Marie's Authorized Biography Serves As A 'Map Of Hope'
The award-winning native Canadian singer-songwriter and social activist looks back on a life of music, milestones and empowerment.
Punks, Up Against The Wall
The new book Burning Down the Haus fastidiously traces the self-discovery of punks in the socialist dictatorship of East Germany, and the violence and repression they endured on the way to freedom.
Greg Miller Digs Deeper Into Russia And The 2016 Election In 'The Apprentice'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller about his new book The Apprentice: Trump, Russia and the Subversion of American Democracy.
Putting On Kathy Acker's Voice In Perfect, Agonizing 'Crudo'
Olivia Laing's first novel is semi-autobiographical, but written in the voice of the late literary provocateur Kathy Acker. There's no reason for the choice — but the result is breathlessly gripping.
Author Joanne Freeman Looks At Congress' Past Partisanship Issues In 'Field Of Blood'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Joanne Freeman about her new book The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War.
Gather Around The Fall Fires With These 4 YA Novels
Fall is finally here, and as the days grow shorter and colder, it's time to tell tall tales about girls who survive, girls who fight, and girls who, if given the chance, may prove to be heroes.