Book Excerpt
Here & Now's bookshelf, which includes excerpts of books that we cover on our show.
Nature And The Coronavirus: As Humans Continue Lockdown, Wildlife Creeps Back In
We look at the pandemic from the animal kingdom's point of view.
The Wolf Runt Who Rose To Alpha-Male Status In Yellowstone
The remarkable story of Wolf 8, the nervy runt who became the alpha male of the pack in Yellowstone National Park.
In 'Imperfect Union,' Steve Inskeep Traces The History Of America's First Celebrity Political Couple
NPR’s Steve Inskeep tells the story of one of America’s first celebrity political couples and their impact on history in his new book "Imperfect Union."
The Complicated History Of The Classic Neo-Noir Film 'Chinatown'
A new book examines the 1974 film "Chinatown" and the colorful, complicated and compromised Hollywood figures who made the troubling classic.
Michael Lind On The Rise Of Populism
Michael Lind argues the rise of populism has been caused by the decline of religious and civic institutions and the rise of managerial elites. He's with us.
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How Modern Medicine Has Changed Premature Birth Care
Journalist and mother Sarah DiGregorio joins us to discuss her new book, “Early,” a deeply personal study of premature birth in the United States.
Exploring The 'Uncanny Valley' Of Tech Startup Culture
A new memoir reveals an unsavory depiction of tech startup culture. We’ll examine how the public’s view of Big Tech is changing.
Hope And Crisis On The 'Tightrope' Of Working-Class America
One-quarter of Nick Kristof’s high school class died prematurely. The New York Times columnist went back to his hometown to find out why.
How We Lie To Ourselves Online: Exploring Self-Delusion With Jia Tolentino
New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino explores modern culture through her experience as a millennial, and how social media shapes identity.
Beyond 'The Canterbury Tales,' Geoffrey Chaucer's Life In London
Before "The Canterbury Tales," Geoffrey Chaucer was a teenage fashion plate, prisoner of war, a traveler. We dig into a new biography.
Rich Lowry Presents His 'Case For Nationalism'
Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review, says, "Nationalism shouldn’t be a dirty word." And he blames the right and the left for smearing the term’s true meaning.
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Shares Her Story Of 'Life After Suicide'
The national suicide epidemic hits home for ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Her new book is "Life After Suicide."
Tegan And Sara Take It Back To Their Teens For New Album, Memoir
The musical duo Tegan and Sara return to high school. They join for a conversation about music — and growing up.
Solutions For Economic Inequality From 2019 Nobel Prize Winners
Tackling today’s trickiest global challenges with the winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics, Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee.
A Culinary Journey Through 'The Food Of Sichuan'
The secret sauce and spices of Sichuanese cooking. Get ready for a master class. Recipes included.
Bestselling Crime Writer Walter Mosley Will Teach You How To Write A Story
A conversation with bestselling writer Walter Mosley about his hard-boiled character Easy Rawlins and a life in crime writing.
In His 'Sortabiography,' Monty Python's Eric Idle Reflects On The Meaning Of Life
Monty Python’s Eric Idle is still "Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life." He’s out with a "sortabiography" and joins us.
There's No Such Thing As An Ordinary Day, Gene Weingarten Argues
The extraordinary story of one ordinary day in America. So much happens in just 24 hours.
Allow Us To Reintroduce Jay-Z: Rapper, Advocate, Poet And Hustler
Jay-Z at 50. We look at his evolution as a cultural icon.
With 'In The Dream House,' Carmen Maria Machado Distills Relationship Trauma
Acclaimed writer Carmen Maria Machado. Her memoir explores the gray areas of an abusive relationship, and the confusion of falling from soaring happiness to emotional pain.