Kevin Hart Talks About His New Children's Book
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with comedian Kevin Hart about his new children's book, Marcus Makes a Movie.
Books
A Father's Day Gift From Meghan To Harry Is Now A Kids' Book
For Prince Harry's first Father's Day, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, got him a bench — and wrote a poem about the moments she hoped her husband and their son would share together there.
Former Biden Advisor Analyzes U.S. Pandemic Response In New Book
Andy Slavitt, former senior adviser to President Biden's White House pandemic response team, discusses his new book, Preventable, about the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Widespread Panic' Might Be The Most Ellroy Book James Ellroy Has Ever Written
The Demon Dog of Crime Fiction is back, with more boocoo bad business, pervs, prowlers, and putzo politicians than ever in this story of a real-life cop who knew it all (and had the pictures, too).
Brandon Taylor On His New Story Collection, 'Filthy Animals'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Brandon Taylor about his new collection of stories, Filthy Animals.
For June, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Love Is Love
For Pride Month, we're bringing you some of the best queer romances around, starring daring English highwaymen, mysterious secret operatives and a long-lost (and extremely reluctant) princess.
5 Books To Read On Social Justice That Go Beyond The Instructive
Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy and Long Division, recommends five "incisive and innovative" books on social justice for Juneteenth.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Directs Fiery Essay At Former Student — And Cancel Culture
Two literary stars from Nigeria are engaging in a very public feud — a fight that is both personal and also enfolds bigger questions about feminism, gender identity and social media.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Rise Continues To Fascinate In 'Dissent'
Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing for the top court still sticks in the minds of those all along the political spectrum; it's the subject of several books, including a new one by Jackie Calmes.
'Forget The Alamo' Author Says We Have The Texas Origin Story All Wrong
In a new book, Bryan Burrough and co-writers Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford challenge the historical lore of the Alamo — including the story that Davy Crockett refused to surrender.