A Road Trip In 'America For Beginners'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Leah Franqui about her new book, America for Beginners.
Books
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep. Originally broadcast Oct. 17, 2017.
"The Bright Hour": Husband Of Late Author On A Young Family Coping With Loss
Nina Riggs' memoir, "The Bright Hour," was published last summer, just months after she died of cancer at the age of 39.
Sean Spicer On Trump's Inauguration Records And The Role Of The Press Secretary
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former press secretary Sean Spicer about why he said President Trump's inauguration broke audience records despite evidence to the contrary and whether the press secretary has an obligation to tell the truth to the American people.
Former Press Secretary Sean Spicer Discusses Russia And His New Book, 'The Briefing'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to former press secretary Sean Spicer about how President Trump has talked about Russia since taking office and his new book The Briefing.
Without Breaking New Ground, 'The Death Of Truth' Is Convincing
In her new book, former New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani suggests that truth should be added to the list of casualties of the Trump administration.
Nostalgia (And Norovirus) Make For A Novel 'Last Cruise'
A vintage ocean liner stops dead in the water in Kate Christensen's latest. Critic Maureen Corrigan says the voyage is an "entertaining and elegantly written story about social class."
Sean Spicer Praises Successor Sanders: 'She Understands What The President Wants'
The former White House press secretary has a new book coming out. Spicer tells NPR that he regrets dressing down the press for reporting on the crowd size at Trump's inauguration.
Nelson Mandela's Prison Letters: 'One Day I Will Be Back At Home'
The late South African leader would have turned 100 on Wednesday. As part of the commemorations, a new book brings together many of the deeply personal letters he wrote during his 27 years in prison.
In 'Crux,' A Journalist Investigates The Troubled Life Of Her Own Father
At age 11, Jean Guerrero's mother told her that her dad had schizophrenia. Years later, the author is unable to verify the diagnosis — and refuses to accept it.