James Comey knows the politics of NY law enforcement. Now, he's writing about it
Central Park West draws from James Comey's experience in the FBI and as a U.S attorney for the southern district of New York.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has a new title: crime novelist
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former FBI Director James Comey about his new thriller Central Park West.
Why our allergies are getting worse —and what to do about it
From excessive hygiene to low-fiber diets, author Theresa MacPhail explores the deep-rooted causes of rising allergy rates in her new book Allergic.
3 new books in translation blend liberation with darkness
The Enlightenment of Katzuo Nakamatsu, The House on Via Gemito, and Cousins together form a tour of human darkness where liberation comes in many forms.
How did burgers become a cookout standard? 'Hamburger Dreams' author has the answer
Chris Carosa literally wrote the book on burgers. In Hamburger Dreams, he traces the first hamburger to 1885, and to two brothers Frank and Charles Menches.
'Killing It' on stage turns literal for these comics in Mike Bockoven's new novel
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to author Mike Bockoven about his new book "Killing It," a darkly funny story about four standup comedians who face literal death in a comedy club.
Rachel Louise Snyder on her coming-of-age memoir 'Women We Buried, Women We Burned'
Scott Simon talks with journalist Rachel Louise Snyder. After writing an acclaimed book about domestic violence, she's out with a new coming-of-age memoir, "Women We Buried, Women We Burned."
'American Born Chinese' is a window into what's changed for the community
Cartoonist Gene Luen Yang talks about the new television adaptation of his graphic novel American Born Chinese.
Here are 19 books our critics are excited for this summer
We asked some of our regular book critics what soon-to-be-published titles they are most looking forward to reading this summer. Here's what they said.
4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring
As we near the close of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you a list of new books by Filipino authors — ranging from a noir graphic novel to the latest from Gina Apostol.