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Patchett: In Bad Relationships, 'There Comes A Day When You Gotta Go'

3:10pm October 24, 2014

Ann Patchett got married and divorced young. To her second husband, she said: "I'll be true, I'll be faithful ... but I don't want to live together." Her book is This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage.

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Herbie Hancock's new memoir is titled Possibilities.

Herbie Hancock: 'On A Path To Find My Own Answer'

10:26am October 23, 2014

by NPR Staff

In a candid interview, the ever-innovative pianist traces the lines between Buddhist chants, Sly Stone and Miles Davis, while shedding new light on some hard facts about his past.

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Disappearing Religions Charted In 'Heirs To Forgotten Kingdoms'

2:02pm October 22, 2014

When Gerard Russell was a diplomat in the Middle East, he met followers of ancient religions facing extinction. His new book includes the origins of the Yazidis, who are fleeing the Islamic State.

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Charles Blow's Memoir Reveals Incidents Of Sexual Abuse And Violence

12:31pm October 22, 2014

In a new memoir, New York Times Op-Ed columnist Charles Blow opens up about abuse he has suffered, and inflicted in his life. He tells Michel Martin why he told his story in Fire Shut Up in My Bones.

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Among The Young And Privileged In North Korea

9:59am October 22, 2014

by NPR Staff

American journalist Suki Kim spent six months teaching English at a North Korean University that serves the sons of the elite. She chronicles her experience in a new book, Without You, There Is No Us.

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"Never needs changing. Not once. ... Put this on when they're born, sit back, and watch the joy that every baby gives off."

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You Definitely Need This Condo Pony, And Other Products From 'SkyMaul'

7:01am October 22, 2014

by NPR Staff

"The Hot Dog Clock" and "The Forever Diaper" are also must-haves. A San Francisco comedy group is once again poking fun at the in-flight catalog SkyMall.

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There's Never A Dull Moment On This Trans-Siberian Adventure

5:47pm October 21, 2014

by NPR Staff

Morning Edition's David Greene has taken this 6,000-mile ride twice. He shares his experience in the cramped third-class cars — borscht and all — in his new book, Midnight in Siberia.

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"Whatever it is you want to change about yourself, now is the time to change it" Ã¢ÂÂ Meg Jay

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Making The Most Of Your Twenties: Meg Jay Answers Your Questions

9:10am October 21, 2014

by NPR/TED Staff

Psychologist Meg Jay answers your questions on making the most of your twenties — the developmental sweet spot — that defines the rest of your life.

Bryan Stevenson takes on cases to exonerate people wrongfully convicted. "One of the things that pains me is we have so tragically underestimated the trauma, the hardship we create in this country when we treat people unfairly, when we incarcerate them un

One Lawyer's Fight For Young Blacks And 'Just Mercy'

3:59pm October 20, 2014

When police pulled a gun on Bryan Stevenson as he was sitting quietly in his car in Atlanta, he knew he had to effect change. His memoir describes his attempts, including freeing men on death row.

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Chef Ottolenghi Makes The Case For 'Plenty More' Vegetables

12:46pm October 20, 2014

by NPR Staff

Israeli chef Yotam Ottolenghi talks with Rachel Martin about the difference between supermarket hummus and Middle Eastern hummus and why he doesn't like to call his cookbooks "vegetarian."

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