Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou about his new book, Bad Blood, which takes a deep look at the Theranos scandal.
Books
A 18th Century, Gender-Bending Mystery: What Did 'The Fox' Say?
Jordy Rosenberg's debut novel, Confessions of the Fox, is a speculative retelling of The Threepenny Opera as a queer love story.
David Lynch Memoir 'Room To Dream' Charms — But Doesn't Demystify
The book — which Lynch wrote with journalist Kristine McKenna — is intimate and honest about the filmmaker's quirks and flaws, but doesn't dislodge the air of mystery that's settled around his work.
In The Event Of Attack, Here's How The Government Plans 'To Save Itself'
In Raven Rock, Garrett Graff describes the bunkers designed to protect government leaders and the roles for various agencies in the event of catastrophe. Originally broadcast June 21, 2018.
The Making Of Caddyshack: Chaos Behind The Cameras
The 1980 film Caddyshack starring Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Ted Knight and Rodney Dangerfield has been hailed as one of the funniest sports movies of all time.
'Born Trump' Examines The 'Emotional Hold' The President Has On His Family
Journalist Emily Jane Fox focused on Trump's three marriages and five children when writing her new book. "His presence is overwhelming," she says of the president's role in the family.
2 Books Find Fuel In The American Landscape
Critic Maureen Corrigan recommends two books to expand your horizons: One is a cultural history of the great American road trip; the other an early 20th-century classic of Midwestern rural life.
Librarian Nancy Pearl Picks 7 Books For Summer Reading
Pearl's under-the-radar recommendations include a children's fantasy, a murder mystery set in 1919 Kolkata and an entire book dedicated to the events of 1947.
Summer Horror Poll: Meet Our Expert Panelists!
We asked you to tell us about your favorite horror novels and short stories, and you gave us more than 6,500 titles. Now, meet the expert judges who'll take those parts and create a beautiful monster.