How To Spot Sacred Practices In Everyday Life
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with author Casper ter Kuile about his new book, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices.
Books
'The Tigers' Two-Way Travelogue Is A Journey Both Within And Without
Known for her meditative travel memoirs, Mary Morris' wanderings were nearly curtailed by a serious ankle injury. All the Way to the Tigers is a passage deep into the broken places that shaped her.
Summer Reader Poll 2020: Meet Our Esteemed Panelists!
Every year, we recruit a panel of experts — authors, critics, librarians — to help us curate a fantastic list of 100 favorite reads. And this year we're celebrating books for the littlest readers.
The NPR Summer Reader Poll Returns: Tell Us About Your Favorite Books For Young Kids
Our famous summer reader poll is back, and this year, we're thinking about all the parents and caregivers stuck inside, reading to restless little ones.
Psychiatrist Explores Possible Benefits Of Treating PTSD With Ecstasy Or Cannabis
Dr. Julie Holland thinks psychedelic drugs can be used in psychiatry to make treatment more efficient and effective. "This is sort of a new paradigm," she says, "a revolutionary way to treat trauma."
John Bolton's Big Paycheck For His Book May Be In Jeopardy
Bolton was reportedly paid a $2 million advance for the book, and could receive even more in royalties. But a judge says Bolton made a risky bet by publishing it without government approval.
For This 'Party Of Two', Distance Isn't The Only Bump On The Road
Jasmine Guillory's latest starts with a meet-cute; L.A. lawyer Olivia Monroe runs into U.S. Senator Max Powell in a hotel bar. But they're divided by more than distance: Olivia is black, Max is white.
From Professors To Justices, Former Guests Have Book And TV Recommendations For You
Former guests tell listeners which books and TV shows they recommend to better understand the current moment.
Judge Allows Bolton Memoir To Proceed, Despite Trump Administration Objection
The request for an injunction to block publication says the book compromises national security. But after a federal court order Saturday, the tell-all remains on track for a Tuesday release.
In 'Love,' Roddy Doyle Mines The Past — Over Many, Many Pints
In Doyle's new novel, two old friends meet at a Dublin pub for a night of reconnecting and hard drinking. Joe has a burning secret; Davy has a concealed sorrow.