Comedian Jamie Loftus's book 'Raw Dog' chronicles her hot-dog eating travels
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with comedian Jamie Loftus about her book "Raw Dog," which chronicles her hot-dog eating travels.
Books
Martin Amis, British author of era-defining novels, dies at 73
The influential novelist and nonfiction writer died in Florida of esophageal cancer. His novels, such as Money, The Information and London Fields, came to define British life in the late 20th century.
In 'Julieta and the Romeos,' a teen aims to uncover the identity of her mystery man
In Maria E. Andreu's latest YA romance, Julieta Toledo escapes into writing, the perfect haven for her increasingly runaway imagination. There she connects with the mysterious "Happily Ever Drafter."
'Undaunted' tells the story of the women journalists who blazed a trail for others
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to former reporter Brooke Kroeger about her new book, "Undaunted," about how women fought for a place in newsrooms and on the frontlines of journalism.
New Yorker writer Hua Hsu on his coming of age memoir 'Stay True'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hua Hsu about his new memoir "Stay True," a deep dive into the author's coming of age, the nature of close friendship, and grief.
Kennedy Ryan's romances are coming for your heartstrings
The author's high-emotional-stakes romances are about to reach a wider audience, with a five-book deal and an upcoming TV adaptation. Ryan says her "happily ever after" has been "hard-won."
Facing cancer? Here's when to consider experimental therapies, and when not to
It can be easy to get your hopes up about exciting new research or alternative approaches to cancer treatment. Here's an insider's guide for figuring out which ones are worth your time.
PEN America gala honors Salman Rushdie, his first in-person appearance since stabbing
Rushdie, whose attendance had not been announced beforehand, spoke briefly, and dedicated some of his remarks to those who came to his help last August while on stage at a New York literary festival.
Writer Sam Irby bears her soul – again – with new essay collection 'Quietly Hostile'
Writer Sam Irby talks about her newest collection of essays, Quietly Hostile.
Penguin Random House and 5 authors are suing a Florida school board over book bans
Officials in Escambia County, Fla., removed 10 books from school libraries and restricted access to more than 150 others. Writers' advocacy group PEN America calls the lawsuit the first of its kind.