In 'Things We Lost,' Argentina's Haunted History Gets A Supernatural Twist
The country's military dictatorship ended decades ago, but author Mariana Enriquez says there's still "a ghostly quality to everyday life" there.
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'Shining City' Is Packed With Timely Thrills
Tom Rosenstiel — head of the American Press Institute — has written a novel about a political fixer who gets the biggest job of his career: Sanitizing a controversial Supreme Court nominee.
How Hermann Rorschach's 'Inkblots' Took On A Life Of Their Own
These days, you're more likely to come across the concept of a Rorschach test in a cultural context than a clinical one. In a new book, author Damion Searls traces the history of the famous inkblots.
Author Philip Pullman Announces A Follow-Up Trilogy To 'His Dark Materials'
The British author talked to NPR about The Book of Dust, his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua and armored bears, the first volume of which will be published in October.
Hookup Culture: The Unspoken Rules of Sex on College Campuses
Research suggests that college students are not having more sex than their parents were a generation ago. But sociologist Lisa Wade says the culture around sex has changed dramatically.
'Aisles Have Eyes' Warns That Brick-And-Mortar Stores Are Watching You
Consumers have grown accustomed to the idea of online retailers collecting information about them, but author Joseph Turow says that now physical stores are doing it too.
'There Is No Good Card For This': What To Say When 'Condolences' Isn't Enough
Have you ever struggled with how to be there for a friend in pain? If so, you're not alone. Illustrator Emily McDowell says her new book is a "guide for how to show up ... after you've sent the card."
Looking For Thor's Hammer: Neil Gaiman On 'Norse Mythology'
Author Neil Gaiman first encountered the Norse gods in the pages of old Marvel Comics reprints, when he was 6 years old. Now, he's written his own versions of these ancient tales of gods and monsters.
Monk Spreads Buddhist Philosophy With 140-Character Tweets
Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim became Twitter-famous with his tweets about faith and mindfulness. His book, a compilation of tweets, went viral in South Korea, and the American edition is out now.
'Next Door' Neighbors Gradually Learn To Get Along In Post-Apartheid Cape Town
Yewande Omotoso's new novel follows two South African widows in their 80s: Hortensia is black, Marion is white and both are set in their ways.