Punks, Up Against The Wall
The new book Burning Down the Haus fastidiously traces the self-discovery of punks in the socialist dictatorship of East Germany, and the violence and repression they endured on the way to freedom.
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Greg Miller Digs Deeper Into Russia And The 2016 Election In 'The Apprentice'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller about his new book The Apprentice: Trump, Russia and the Subversion of American Democracy.
Putting On Kathy Acker's Voice In Perfect, Agonizing 'Crudo'
Olivia Laing's first novel is semi-autobiographical, but written in the voice of the late literary provocateur Kathy Acker. There's no reason for the choice — but the result is breathlessly gripping.
Author Joanne Freeman Looks At Congress' Past Partisanship Issues In 'Field Of Blood'
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Joanne Freeman about her new book The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War.
Gather Around The Fall Fires With These 4 YA Novels
Fall is finally here, and as the days grow shorter and colder, it's time to tell tall tales about girls who survive, girls who fight, and girls who, if given the chance, may prove to be heroes.
Wartime Sins And Secrets Haunt 'Transcription'
Kate Atkinson's new novel follows a young woman recruited to Britain's MI5 spy agency during World War II. Juliet's wartime deeds may come back to haunt her — but she still has her old spy skills.
After 'Forty Years Of Pointed Ears,' 'ElfQuest' Ends Its Legendary Run
ElfQuest is a comics industry institution — this saga of, yes, elves on a quest has been running since 1978. But now, creators Wendy and Richard Pini have brought the quest to an end.
In 'Hiking With Nietzsche,' Challenges Are Seen Through The Philosopher's Teachings
John Kaag extracts ideas from Nietzsche and his followers — but also from his own experience — in this stimulating book about combating despair and complacency with searching reflection.
'The Deeper The Water The Uglier The Fish' Is A Darkly Beautiful Debut
Katya Apekina's debut novel follows a pair of sisters sent to live with their estranged father in New York, challenging the bonds between parents and siblings.
In 'Waiting For Eden,' Grief With No Guarantee Of Closure
Author Elliot Ackerman is a veteran, and his latest novel is about an injured soldier just regaining consciousness. But it's really about something else. "This book really isn't about war," he says.