'The Art Of Waiting' Stands As Part Memoir, Part Cultural History Of Infertility
Author Belle Boggs struggled with infertility for years before she conceived her daughter. She talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about her new book.
Books
'Ugly': A Memoir Of Childhood, Deformity And Learning To Love A Distinctive Face
Robert Hoge was born with deformed legs and a giant tumor between his eyes. In his new memoir, he describes his mother's shock and how she decided whether or not to bring him home.
Former Journalist Sabaa Tahir Writes Dystopian Fantasies Inspired By The News
Tahir got the idea for her series An Ember in the Ashes in 2007, after she was asked to edit a haunting news story at The Washington Post.
Florida Man Defends His Homeland With 'Best. State. Ever.'
Dave Barry is defending his state with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his homeland as a place for oddballs, blockheads, and eccentrics
Better Sit Down For This One: An Exciting Book About The History Of Chairs
OK, fine ... this new chair anthology might not keep you on the edge of your seat, but it does reveal some very interesting ideas about trends in design, culture and social values.
'A Gentleman In Moscow' Is A Grand Hotel Adventure
Amor Towles' new novel stars a Russian aristocrat, sentenced by the Soviets to permanent house arrest in a luxury hotel. It's a frothy romp that tends to overlook the reality of life under Stalin.
'The Curse Of Cash' Makes Case For A World Without Paper Money
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Kenneth Rogoff about his latest book, The Curse of Cash, in which he argues advanced economies should slowly phase out most paper currency.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Calls Colin Kaepernick's Concerns 'Very Admirable'
The basketball legend weighs in on the 49ers quarterback, who has decided not to stand when the national anthem is played before games.
Robin Ha's New Cookbook Mixes Korean Cuisine With Comics
Korean-American artist Robin Ha's first cookbook is filled with recipes she learned from her mother. And appropriately, it's a comic book. Ha talks and cooks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
'The Nix' Is A Vicious, Sprawling Satire With A Very Human Heart
Historical events both real (the 1968 Democratic Convention, Occupy Wall Street) and imagined come to life in this novel. Reviewer Jason Sheehan says it will make you laugh and break your heart.