Guzzling 9,000 Years Of History With 'The Comic Book Story Of Beer'
A new illustrated history explores beer's journey from the cradle of agriculture, to the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, to the modern-day craft beer heyday.
Author Interviews
How Close Are We Really To A Robot-Run Society?
From self-driving cars to automated warehouses, humans are being pushed out of the equation. Soon, robots will "do a million other things we can't even conceive of," author John Markoff says.
In 'Not A Game,' The Story Of A Star Player And A Hard Fall
Sportswriter Kent Babb talks about his new book Not A Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson.
Walter Mosley Remembers The Watts Riots: You Could Feel The Rage
Fifty years ago this week, race riots broke out in Watts, a Los Angeles neighborhood. Renee Montagne talks to author Walter Mosley about his memories of that time.
Muslim Feminists Rewrite Boundaries On The Street And At Home
Mona Eltahawy says as a female in Saudi Arabia you have two options: "To lose your mind or become a feminist." Rafia Zakaria says it's crucial to reclaim the identity of the modern Muslim woman.
In Life After Life, 'Incarnations' Spins A Sinuous Tale Of Soul Mates
In Susan Barker's novel, a few strange letters bloom into a saga of two souls' reincarnations. Barker says her characters' many lives gave her an instrument to explore China — both past and present.
Lesbian Cartoonist Alison Bechdel Countered Dad's Secrecy By Being Out And Open
The musical and graphic novel Fun Home describe Bechdel's coming out, and her dad's closeted homosexuality. She says, "In many ways ... my professional career has been a reaction to my father's life."
Take It From David Brooks: Career Success 'Doesn't Make You Happy'
The New York Times columnist wrote The Road to Character after seeing the gratitude for life of people who tutor immigrants. He thought, "I've achieved career success ... but I haven't achieved that."
Equal Parts Memoir, Cookbook And Lit-Crit, 'Voracious' Tells Delicious Stories
Through recipes and biographical vignettes, author Cara Nicoletti's new book brings literature to life. Nicoletti tells NPR's Rachel Martin that food has always been part of her reading.
Author Sets Out To Find Gold In 'Fever'
Host Rachel Martin talks with British author Steve Boggan about his quest for California gold in his new book, Gold Fever.