North Korean Defector Reflects On Life 'Under The Same Sky'
In his new memoir, Joseph Kim tells the harrowing tale of his journey from being homeless on the streets of North Korea to a college student in America.
Books
Infiltrating 'The Dark Net,' Where Criminals, Trolls And Extremists Reign
Jamie Bartlett exposes an encrypted underworld to the Internet in his book The Dark Net: "Anybody with something to hide, whether it's for good reasons or for ill, finds a very natural home there."
'Finders Keepers' Is A Simple Book About Complicated Ideas
Stephen King wields many pens; in Finders Keepers he's examining the role of authors and the masks they wear for the public. Critic Bethanne Patrick says the action zooms after a sluggish start.
'Sage' Is A Naturalist's Guide To The Historic Rabbits Of Waterloo
Leona Francombe's debut novel is all about rabbits: They eat, they sleep, and they think about the battle of Waterloo. Reviewer Jason Sheehan says it's a lovely story that sometimes lacks a point.
A 'Pinch' Of Magic Seasons This Half-Fantastical Neighborhood History
Steve Stern's slice of the mythical South is the Pinch, a hardscrabble immigrant neighborhood of northwest Memphis where the Torah trumps the King James Bible and the rabbis have magical powers.
A Publishing Insider Turns The Page On A Bygone World In 'Muse'
Poet and publisher Jonathan Galassi knows just about everyone in his industry, and a lot of them turn up in his debut novel, Muse. Lynn Neary talks to Galassi about the writing (and publishing) life.
Book Review: 'Lifted By The Great Nothing,' Karim Dimechkie
NPR's Alan Cheuse reviews a debut novel, Lifted by the Great Nothing, by Karim Dimechkie.
In 'Eating Lab,' A Psychologist Spills Secrets On Why Diets Fail
Diets will rarely lead to significant or sustainable weight loss, Traci Mann argues in a new book. Instead, she suggests trying proven mental strategies for reaching your "leanest, livable weight."
You'll Be Caught Fast By This Delightful 'Fly Trap'
Fredrik Sjöberg's wry memoir celebrates the beauty of limitations, tiny wonders and intense focus; in Sjöberg's case, a focus on the hoverflies he studies on his home island of Runmarö in Sweden.
A Tome For Peruvian Food, By Its Most Acclaimed Ambassador
Gaston Acurio is the world's premiere cheerleader for Peruvian cuisine, and he has just written a cookbook. It features 500 recipes from around the country — including more than 20 kinds of ceviche.