Author shares story of being 'Raised by a Serial Killer'
The book tells the story of April Balascio's chaotic childhood and how, as an adult, she tipped police about her suspicions that her father could be a murderer, which eventually...
The voice of romantasy audiobooks' biggest heartthrobs
Anthony Palmini is a rising-star narrator in the world of romantasy, the genre of literature combining romance with fantasy.
Matteo Lane says 'Your Pasta Sucks' in part-memoir, part-cookbook
Matteo Lane's love for pasta was fostered by growing up in an Italian family.
The pleasures of reading the printed page
Do you read physical books? A recent Pew Research Center survey found that roughly two-thirds of Americans report reading all or part of a physical book in the last 12...
'Reading Rainbow' reboot host shares 'the most extraordinary thing I've ever learned about myself'
Mychal Threets, the host of the revival of the beloved children's program "Reading Rainbow" discusses challenges to libraries, including a rise in book bans.
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Putting Biden's presidency into historical perspective
In his new book, historian Julian Zelizer explores the achievements and shortcomings of former President Joe Biden.
Planet Money's new book provides 'A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life'
A new book from NPR’s Planet Money breaks down the economy through vivid and surprising stories, such as food bank pickle surpluses and the hidden rules shaping global business.
'Cherry Baby' by Rainbow Rowell explores marriage, weight and living in a GLP-1-obsessed world
The novel centers around Cherry, whose disintegrating marriage is complicated by the success of her husband's comic strip.
Why are people so hooked on fishing? Mark Kurlansky's 'To Catch a Fish' explores sportfishing's allure
Fishermen and women are drawn to fish by something other than hunger.
In 'Small Town Girls,' Pulitzer winner Jayne Anne Phillips explores her West Virginia roots
The book comes out April 21.
Celebrating 30 years of 'The Golden Compass'
"The Golden Compass" is the first book of what would become his best-selling fantasy trilogy, "His Dark Materials."
Happiness expert Arthur Brooks wants to help you find 'The Meaning of Your Life'
Why do high-achieving young people often suffer anxiety and depression? They might be searching for the meaning of life.
This novel anticipates today's AI-generated book publishing crisis
Published last year, the novel includes a subplot about a tech firm that generates and publishes a book under an author's name but without their permission.
Author mines Yellowstone knowledge for novel 'Beartooth,' now out in paperback
Callan Wink's novel "Beartooth" centers around two brothers eking out a living near Yellowstone.
Filmmaker John Sayles' new novel tells story of Henry Ford
John Sayles launched an independent film movement with his film "Return of the Secaucus 7." His new novel tells of Henry Ford's social engineering of both his workers and Detroit.
The groundbreaking woman behind the world's largest lesbian publishing company
Growing up, Barbara Grier was confused and frustrated by the literature available about lesbian love.
How to start reading Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's work
Toni Morrison, the author and Nobel laureate, died seven years ago, but her work is still with us.
'The Scone Queen Bakes': Danielle Sepsy of Hungry Gnome bakery shares her secret recipes
The cookbook reveals the secret recipes for a dozen of her scones, as well as recipes for cakes, breads, cookies, muffins and more.
'We the Women': Learn about history's hidden heroes this Women's History Month
The book details stories of American heroines who helped change the course of U.S. history.
What Nowruz means this year to one Iranian American family
The author of a new children’s book about Nowruz, or Persian New Year, is heartbroken over the number of young people killed in the Iran war. But, she’s still celebrating...