Books : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1032 NPR's brings you news about books and authors along with our picks for great reads. Interviews, reviews, and much more. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:42 -0500 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 Books https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1032 Pregame the Super Bowl with our favorite football fiction Of <em>course, </em>leave it to the gigantic nerds at NPR to throw a literary tailgate ... but to thine own self be true, even if it means getting stuffed into your locker later this afternoon. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:00:42 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/08/1229798975/super-bowl-football-fiction https://www.npr.org/2024/02/08/1229798975/super-bowl-football-fiction

Of course, leave it to the gigantic nerds at NPR to throw a literary tailgate ... but to thine own self be true, even if it means getting stuffed into your locker later this afternoon.

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]]> Beth Novey Books from Mexico, Netherlands, and Japan bring rewrites of history, teen tales Books from writers Álvaro Enrigue, Simone Atangana Bekono, and Kiyoko Murata may not come from the same place — but they still work in conversation with each other. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229456297/you-dreamed-of-empires-confrontations-a-woman-of-pleasure-translated-books https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229456297/you-dreamed-of-empires-confrontations-a-woman-of-pleasure-translated-books

Books from writers Álvaro Enrigue, Simone Atangana Bekono, and Kiyoko Murata may not come from the same place — but they still work in conversation with each other.

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]]> Lily Meyer Reexamining the 'upskirt decade' and the public ridicule of female pop stars The new book <em>Toxic: Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s </em>reassesses a time when popular culture policed, ridiculed and even took down a variety of women in the public eye. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:12 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/08/1229334473/nipplegate-20-years-ago-janet-jackson-justin-timberlake-treatment-female-stars https://www.npr.org/2024/02/08/1229334473/nipplegate-20-years-ago-janet-jackson-justin-timberlake-treatment-female-stars

The new book Toxic: Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s reassesses a time when popular culture policed, ridiculed and even took down a variety of women in the public eye.

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]]> Scott Detrow MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid revisits the legacy and marriage of Medgar and Myrlie Evers Reid's new book, <em>Medgar and Myrlie</em>, tells the stories of the civil rights leader from Mississippi and his wife, who became a civil rights activist after Medgar's 1963 assassination. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:38:48 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/07/1229763724/msnbc-host-joy-ann-reid-revisits-the-legacy-and-marriage-of-medgar-and-myrlie-ev https://www.npr.org/2024/02/07/1229763724/msnbc-host-joy-ann-reid-revisits-the-legacy-and-marriage-of-medgar-and-myrlie-ev Reid's new book, Medgar and Myrlie, tells the stories of the civil rights leader from Mississippi and his wife, who became a civil rights activist after Medgar's 1963 assassination.

]]> Terry Gross How the art world excludes you and what you can do about it First of all, can we stop using the word "liminal"? Bianca Bosker spent five years doing in-depth research for <em>Get the Picture — </em>an irreverent book about "strategic snobbery" in the art world. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:00:43 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/07/1227564378/get-the-picture-bianca-bosker-art https://www.npr.org/2024/02/07/1227564378/get-the-picture-bianca-bosker-art

First of all, can we stop using the word "liminal"? Bianca Bosker spent five years doing in-depth research for Get the Picture — an irreverent book about "strategic snobbery" in the art world.

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]]> Elizabeth Blair Tracy Sierra's debut novel 'Nightwatching' is a chilling thriller NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Tracy Sierra about her debut novel, the psychological thriller <em>Nightwatching</em>. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:11:56 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229602729/tracy-sierras-debut-novel-nightwatching-is-a-chilling-thriller https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229602729/tracy-sierras-debut-novel-nightwatching-is-a-chilling-thriller NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Tracy Sierra about her debut novel, the psychological thriller Nightwatching.

]]> Kai McNamee A foster parent reflects on loving — and letting go of — the children in his care Mark Daley always knew the goal was reunification — but he was still devastated when the young boys in his care returned to their birth family. He writes about the experience in his new memoir, <em>Safe.</em> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:37:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229415997/mark-daley-safe-foster-care https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229415997/mark-daley-safe-foster-care

Mark Daley always knew the goal was reunification — but he was still devastated when the young boys in his care returned to their birth family. He writes about the experience in his new memoir, Safe.

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]]> Terry Gross Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death The late author-illustrator, creator of <em>Pierre</em> and <em>Where the Wild Things Are</em>, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book <em>Ten Little Rabbits</em>. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:32:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1227594283/maurice-sendak-new-book-ten-little-rabbits https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1227594283/maurice-sendak-new-book-ten-little-rabbits

The late author-illustrator, creator of Pierre and Where the Wild Things Are, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book Ten Little Rabbits.

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]]> Elizabeth Blair Can American democracy survive the pressure it's under? A historian has an answer NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to historian Allen Guelzo about his book, <em>Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment</em>. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:18:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229405638/can-american-democracy-survive-the-pressure-its-under-a-historian-has-an-answer https://www.npr.org/2024/02/06/1229405638/can-american-democracy-survive-the-pressure-its-under-a-historian-has-an-answer NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to historian Allen Guelzo about his book, Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment.

]]> Journalist Michele Norris reveals America's 'Hidden Conversations' about race Norris wanted to see how Americans view race, so she asked people to share their thoughts in six words. Eventually, the project grew, garnering some 500,000 million entries from 100+ countries. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:31:15 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1229210985/journalist-michele-norris-reveals-americas-hidden-conversations-about-race https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1229210985/journalist-michele-norris-reveals-americas-hidden-conversations-about-race Norris wanted to see how Americans view race, so she asked people to share their thoughts in six words. Eventually, the project grew, garnering some 500,000 million entries from 100+ countries.

]]> Tonya Mosley Frantz Fanon biography chronicles the life and legacy of a revolutionary icon Fanon, who died in 1961, wrote about the politics and psychology of colonialism. In <em>The Rebel's Clinic,</em> Adam Shatz captures the thorny brilliance of a man whose radicalism is still shaping our world. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:31:15 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1228165952/frantz-fanon-the-rebels-clinic-adam-shatz https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1228165952/frantz-fanon-the-rebels-clinic-adam-shatz Fanon, who died in 1961, wrote about the politics and psychology of colonialism. In The Rebel's Clinic, Adam Shatz captures the thorny brilliance of a man whose radicalism is still shaping our world.

]]> John Powers The final installment of the 'Amulet' graphic novel series is about to be released Fans have been waiting more than five years for this book, with no indication of when it would come out. It hits bookstores on Tuesday. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:05:27 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1229114625/the-final-installment-of-the-amulet-graphic-novel-series-is-about-to-be-released https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1229114625/the-final-installment-of-the-amulet-graphic-novel-series-is-about-to-be-released Fans have been waiting more than five years for this book, with no indication of when it would come out. It hits bookstores on Tuesday.

]]> Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Police raided George Pelecanos' home. 15 years later, he's ready to write about it Crime fiction author and screenwriter George Pelecanos is known for his gritty realism. His latest short story collection takes that same unsparing look at his own past. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:05:27 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1225720457/george-pelecanos-owning-up-crime-fiction-book https://www.npr.org/2024/02/05/1225720457/george-pelecanos-owning-up-crime-fiction-book

Crime fiction author and screenwriter George Pelecanos is known for his gritty realism. His latest short story collection takes that same unsparing look at his own past.

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]]> Andrew Limbong GennaRose Nethercott on her short story collection 'Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart' NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with GennaRose Nethercott about the power of folklore and her collection of strange and fantastic short stories, "Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart." Sun, 04 Feb 2024 09:53:58 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/04/1228913204/gennarose-nethercott-on-her-short-story-collection-fifty-beasts-to-break-your-he https://www.npr.org/2024/02/04/1228913204/gennarose-nethercott-on-her-short-story-collection-fifty-beasts-to-break-your-he NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with GennaRose Nethercott about the power of folklore and her collection of strange and fantastic short stories, "Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart."

]]> Elissa Nadworny Author discusses the 'toxic' coverage of female celebrities in the 2000s Host Scott Detrow speaks with Sarah Ditum about her new book, <em>Toxic: Women, Fame and the Tabloid 2000s</em>. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 17:11:49 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/03/1228873898/author-discusses-the-toxic-coverage-of-female-celebrities-in-the-2000s https://www.npr.org/2024/02/03/1228873898/author-discusses-the-toxic-coverage-of-female-celebrities-in-the-2000s Host Scott Detrow speaks with Sarah Ditum about her new book, Toxic: Women, Fame and the Tabloid 2000s.

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