There's a question at the heart of Peter Kispert's debut short story collection: What happens when you lie and get away with it? He talks about it with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Hornby's 1995 novel about a record shop owner was made into a film in 2000. Now it's been adapted and updated into a new Hulu series, starring Zoë Kravitz. Originally broadcast in 1995.
Vashti Harrison's new picture book showcases black leaders throughout American history — but not just the big names. She also focuses on artists, athletes and scientists who may be less well-known.
"What you have is a presidential campaign that is pushing lies and distortions and conspiracy theories into the bloodstream at an unprecedented rate," says Atlantic writer McKay Coppins.
Historian Craig Fehrman says yes; his book Author in Chief reveals little-known and unknown stories of presidents and their writing. Fehrman's pick for a good read: Calvin Coolidge's memoir.
When Pollan decided to write about caffeine, he gave it up — cold turkey. "I just couldn't focus," he says. "I was irritable. I lost confidence." Caffeine reshapes the brain in surprising ways.
Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey have worked together on creative projects since they were kids. Their new book — illustrated with 250+ stamps — is about family, farm life, determination and hard work.
NPR's Scott Simon asks Jenny Offill about her new novel, "Weather," which balances a woman's parochial concerns with her growing alarm about the state of the planet.