U.S. Marine Veteran Discusses His New Memoir And What It Means To Serve
NPR's Noel King speaks with Frank "Gus" Biggio about his memoir, The Wolves of Helmand: A View from Inside the Den of Modern War.
Author Interviews
Democracy Is 'Strained' But Not 'Broken,' Former President Obama Tells 'Fresh Air'
In his first interview with Terry Gross, Obama talks about what he misses most about being president and reflects on the turmoil of the Trump White House. Obama's new memoir is A Promised Land.
'Alex Rider' Novelist On The Joys Of Reading (And Writing) Mysteries
Anthony Horowitz's novels about a reluctant teen spy have been adapted into a TV series for Amazon. Horowitz is also the author of Moonflower Murders, a mystery for adults.
Author Says The Chicago 7 Trial Reflected 'All The Conflicts In America'
The Chicago 7 were activists who were charged with conspiring to start a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Jon Wiener's 2006 book, recently reprinted, is Conspiracy in the Streets.
Comedian Steve Martin Partners With Cartoonist Harry Bliss For New Book
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with comedian Steve Martin and cartoonist Harry Bliss of The New Yorker about their book of cartoons: A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection.
Obama On Racial Issues During His Presidency Through Lens Of His New Memoir
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former President Barack Obama about his new memoir, A Promised Land.
Obama Calls Trump's Refusal To Concede Another 'Breach Of Basic Democratic Norms'
In an interview with NPR, the former president offers some of his most wide-ranging remarks on the outcome of the election and says Trump will fail in "denying reality."
'A Time To Build' Author On Restoring Faith In U.S. Institutions
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the American Enterprise Institute's Yuval Levin about how we can begin to rebuild faith in our institutions amid deep divisions.
'Judge Parker' Cartoonist On Comic Strip's Election Storyline
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Francesco Marciuliano, cartoonist and author of the Judge Parker comic strip, about the recent election storyline featured in the series.
'Shuggie Bain' Will Lift You Up — And Tear You Up
Douglas Stuart's debut novel follows a queer Scottish boy growing up in Thatcher-era Glasgow, with his alcoholic mother and taxi-driver father. It's an unvarnished tale of love, loss and survival.