Book ExcerptHere & Now's bookshelf, which includes excerpts of books that we cover on our show.'American Diva' explores lessons to take from divas past and presentThe book features great divas including Oscar winner Rita Moreno, singers Tina Turner and Celia Cruz, and tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.Resume09:45May 20, 2024In 'Chasing Hope,' columnist Nicholas Kristof details life as a reporterHe tells stories of his childhood, covering the 1989 student uprising in China's Tiananmen Square, the genocide in Darfur and the devastation that came to his hometown due to lack...Resume10:55May 20, 2024A non-verbal boy said 'Wow' at Boston Symphony Hall. Now, he’s the star of a kid's bookBecause the concert was recorded for broadcast on WCRB radio, the ‘wow’ went viral. Poet and author Todd Boss was among those who heard it, and he wrote a children’s...Resume08:56May 20, 2024Japanese American authors tell of WWII experiences in new collectionThe collection features works by Japanese American authors impacted by the forced relocation of 125,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry by the U.S. government during World War II.Resume09:45May 16, 2024'An End to Inequality': Author Jonathan Kozol's wish for a more democratic education systemThis week marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decisionResume10:51May 16, 2024Advertisement'The Klansman's Son' becomes antiracist: How R. Derek Black unlearned a white nationalist upbringingAs a child, R. Derek Black actively promoted white nationalism. It was the family legacy. But when Black attended college, they met people who were appalled by that ideology but...Resume11:07May 8, 2024'The 15-Minute City': Author Carlos Moreno makes case for his idea in new bookMoreno's idea has been gaining traction with some mayors and urban planners, but it has also become the target of conspiracy theorists with baseless fears of having their cars taken...Resume05:59May 7, 2024'Anything's Pastable': Dan Pashman explores saucy recipes in new cookbookDan Pashman is the creator and host of "The Sporkful" podcast.Resume10:55Apr 30, 2024In 'Replay,' video game pioneer Jordan Mechner explores his Jewish family's story of survivalThe graphic novel interweaves his personal history with the story of how his grandfather and father fled Vienna to escape the Nazis.Resume10:48Apr 19, 2024'Lessons for Survival' reflects on motherhood, racial justice and climate changeAuthor, photographer and professor Emily Raboteau wrote the new essay collection "Lessons for Survival: Mothering Against 'The Apocalypse.'"Resume09:19Apr 19, 2024'Other People's Words' explores how others' voices make up our ownIn the book, author Lissa Soep remembers two close friends who died and reflects on how their voices continue to speak through their loved ones.Resume09:40Apr 18, 2024'The Poetics of Fire' explores the history and cultural Significance of the chileAuthor Victor Valle has researched the chile and the culinary traditions stretching back thousands of years in Mexico.Resume09:39Apr 15, 2024'Exit Wounds' finds the majority of gun violence in Mexico is committed with guns from the U.S.The new book is a deep dive into how and why guns from the United States are continually flowing into Mexico.Resume09:28Apr 15, 2024'Your Blood, My Bones': Terrifying tale in the woods blends cottage-core horror with nostalgiaAuthor Kelly Andrew’s new young adult fantasy horror novel became an instant New York Times bestseller this week. Apr 12, 2024David Sedaris launches new tour, new kids' book and lots of new gripesHumorist, writer, social commentator, and observer of the human condition David Sedaris is known for his sharp wit, cynicism and knack for telling a story.Resume10:59Apr 10, 2024In 'Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow,' Steve Almond deconstructs story constructionThe new book combines memoir with exercises and encouragement for would-be authors.Resume09:43Apr 9, 2024In 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories' unfinished tales refuse to stay buriedThe book centers around Alma, a prolific author who retires from her teaching job and creates a cemetery for her unfinished manuscripts and notes.Resume10:58Apr 3, 2024In 'I Lived to Tell the World,' journalist Elizabeth Mehren tells stories of surviving inhumane actsIn her new book, Mehren tells the stories of survivors of Auschwitz, the killing fields of Cambodia, and other acts of inhumanity who managed to make new lives in Oregon.Resume09:37Apr 2, 2024'Third Millennium Thinking': How to use scientific tools to solve everyday problemsThe authors teach a course at the University of California Berkeley on using scientific tools to approach everyday problems. Now, they've turned it into a book called "Third Millennium Thinking:...Resume09:38Mar 26, 2024'Dixon, Descending' explores the aftermath of a Mount Everest climbing attempt"Dixon Descending" centers around a school psychologist whose attempt to climb Mount Everest has a devastating effect on his life and work.Resume10:57Mar 21, 2024Next Page
'American Diva' explores lessons to take from divas past and presentThe book features great divas including Oscar winner Rita Moreno, singers Tina Turner and Celia Cruz, and tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.Resume09:45May 20, 2024
In 'Chasing Hope,' columnist Nicholas Kristof details life as a reporterHe tells stories of his childhood, covering the 1989 student uprising in China's Tiananmen Square, the genocide in Darfur and the devastation that came to his hometown due to lack...Resume10:55May 20, 2024
A non-verbal boy said 'Wow' at Boston Symphony Hall. Now, he’s the star of a kid's bookBecause the concert was recorded for broadcast on WCRB radio, the ‘wow’ went viral. Poet and author Todd Boss was among those who heard it, and he wrote a children’s...Resume08:56May 20, 2024
Japanese American authors tell of WWII experiences in new collectionThe collection features works by Japanese American authors impacted by the forced relocation of 125,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry by the U.S. government during World War II.Resume09:45May 16, 2024
'An End to Inequality': Author Jonathan Kozol's wish for a more democratic education systemThis week marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decisionResume10:51May 16, 2024
'The Klansman's Son' becomes antiracist: How R. Derek Black unlearned a white nationalist upbringingAs a child, R. Derek Black actively promoted white nationalism. It was the family legacy. But when Black attended college, they met people who were appalled by that ideology but...Resume11:07May 8, 2024
'The 15-Minute City': Author Carlos Moreno makes case for his idea in new bookMoreno's idea has been gaining traction with some mayors and urban planners, but it has also become the target of conspiracy theorists with baseless fears of having their cars taken...Resume05:59May 7, 2024
'Anything's Pastable': Dan Pashman explores saucy recipes in new cookbookDan Pashman is the creator and host of "The Sporkful" podcast.Resume10:55Apr 30, 2024
In 'Replay,' video game pioneer Jordan Mechner explores his Jewish family's story of survivalThe graphic novel interweaves his personal history with the story of how his grandfather and father fled Vienna to escape the Nazis.Resume10:48Apr 19, 2024
'Lessons for Survival' reflects on motherhood, racial justice and climate changeAuthor, photographer and professor Emily Raboteau wrote the new essay collection "Lessons for Survival: Mothering Against 'The Apocalypse.'"Resume09:19Apr 19, 2024
'Other People's Words' explores how others' voices make up our ownIn the book, author Lissa Soep remembers two close friends who died and reflects on how their voices continue to speak through their loved ones.Resume09:40Apr 18, 2024
'The Poetics of Fire' explores the history and cultural Significance of the chileAuthor Victor Valle has researched the chile and the culinary traditions stretching back thousands of years in Mexico.Resume09:39Apr 15, 2024
'Exit Wounds' finds the majority of gun violence in Mexico is committed with guns from the U.S.The new book is a deep dive into how and why guns from the United States are continually flowing into Mexico.Resume09:28Apr 15, 2024
'Your Blood, My Bones': Terrifying tale in the woods blends cottage-core horror with nostalgiaAuthor Kelly Andrew’s new young adult fantasy horror novel became an instant New York Times bestseller this week. Apr 12, 2024
David Sedaris launches new tour, new kids' book and lots of new gripesHumorist, writer, social commentator, and observer of the human condition David Sedaris is known for his sharp wit, cynicism and knack for telling a story.Resume10:59Apr 10, 2024
In 'Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow,' Steve Almond deconstructs story constructionThe new book combines memoir with exercises and encouragement for would-be authors.Resume09:43Apr 9, 2024
In 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories' unfinished tales refuse to stay buriedThe book centers around Alma, a prolific author who retires from her teaching job and creates a cemetery for her unfinished manuscripts and notes.Resume10:58Apr 3, 2024
In 'I Lived to Tell the World,' journalist Elizabeth Mehren tells stories of surviving inhumane actsIn her new book, Mehren tells the stories of survivors of Auschwitz, the killing fields of Cambodia, and other acts of inhumanity who managed to make new lives in Oregon.Resume09:37Apr 2, 2024
'Third Millennium Thinking': How to use scientific tools to solve everyday problemsThe authors teach a course at the University of California Berkeley on using scientific tools to approach everyday problems. Now, they've turned it into a book called "Third Millennium Thinking:...Resume09:38Mar 26, 2024
'Dixon, Descending' explores the aftermath of a Mount Everest climbing attempt"Dixon Descending" centers around a school psychologist whose attempt to climb Mount Everest has a devastating effect on his life and work.Resume10:57Mar 21, 2024