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Diver Tom Daley shares how knitting helped him win gold in new book 'Made with Love'

4:24pm November 22, 2022

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with British diver Tom Daley about his new book, "Made with Love," and how he turned knitting and crocheting into a mindfulness practice.

To retire, or not to retire? A journalist goes on quest to figure out what's next

1:53pm November 22, 2022

by Dave Davies

Independence Day author Steve Lopez turned the issue of retirement into a reporting project, speaking to geriatric experts, a psychiatrist, a rabbi, plus people who have retired and some who refuse.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence (right) speaks with Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep at the law library of the Indiana state capitol in Indianapolis on Monday.

Mike Pence, pondering a presidential run, condemns Trump's rhetoric on Jan. 6

8:18am November 22, 2022

by Steve Inskeep

Former Vice President Mike Pence tells Morning Edition that he and former President Donald Trump have gone "our separate ways." Pence looks back on pivotal moments and ahead to what he might do next.

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Artist Patti Smith on her latest photography book 'A Book of Days'

4:27pm November 21, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with artist, writer and photographer Patti Smith about her latest book, "A Book of Days."

The Song of the Cell, by Siddhartha Mukherjee

A cell biologist shares the wonder of researching life's most fundamental form

3:58pm November 21, 2022

by Terry Gross

Physician Siddhartha Mukherjee explains how cellular science could lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer, HIV, Type 1 diabetes and sickle cell anemia. His new book is The Song of the Cell.

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We're already in the promised digital Utopia — and it's failing

8:10am November 20, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

In his new book, David Sax write that the pandemic was a test of the Utopia promised by the digital universe, and it fell short. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with him about "The Future Is Analog."

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'They're Going to Love You' is a novel about forgiveness set in the world of ballet

8:40am November 19, 2022

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Meg Howrey about "They're Going to Love You," her new novel about forgiveness set against the backdrop of the New York City ballet scene.

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Embracing life as a late bloomer

10:28am November 18, 2022

For most of her life, writer Doree Shafrir felt like she was always falling behind her peers. She describes how she finally came around to accepting – even celebrating – life as a late bloomer.

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Cover of Running While Black byAlison Mariella Desir.

'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport

4:33pm November 16, 2022

by Beandrea July

In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.

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Michelle Obama's book is also a guide for people to follow when things get tough

5:01am November 16, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers, a co-host at All Things Considered, continues her conversation with former first lady Michelle Obama about her new memoir: The Light We Carry.