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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
Debut books that made authors stars — and new releases you shouldn't missTraci Thomas of "The Stacks" podcast reccomends books that put an author on the map, were one and done, or were the start of a successful career.Resume09:37Apr 16, 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
Acclaimed singer Renee Fleming probes the relationship of 'Music and Mind' in new bookEdited by Fleming, the book features essays by researchers, music therapists and artists including Yo-Yo Ma and Anna Deavere Smith.Resume11:08Apr 9, 2024
How a children’s book publisher is prioritizing diverse stories beyond heritage monthsAs the daughter of immigrants, Jessica Echevarria says she never saw herself represented in books growing up.Resume06:47Apr 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
'The Little Regent' tells of a young girl of color in a leadership positionIn "The Little Regent," a little girl ends up ruling her West African village in an empowering story about breaking from tradition.Resume04:57Apr 2, 2024
'What Happened to You?' kids book teaches about limb differencesIn the book, a little boy named Joe is repeatedly asked why he has only one leg, an experience that Catchpole drew from his own life.Resume09:19Mar 29, 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
How to start a book club: Tips and reading suggestions"The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas talks about book clubs: why to start one, how to select books and tips on keeping it running smoothly.Resume09:38Mar 25, 2024
‘The Happiest Preschool’ teaches toddlers it’s OK to be sad or anxiousA psychotherapist is advocating for preschools to take a different approach to supporting young children to benefit their emotional well-being.Resume05:25Mar 21, 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
'Disproven': Trump hired Ken Block to investigate election fraud in 2020. He didn't find anythingAnalyst Ken Block dug into the data and found that none of the fraud claims were valid and no widespread fraud cost Trump the election. He writes about his work...Resume09:29Mar 21, 2024