Jonathan Safran Foer On Marriage, Religion And Universal Balances
Safran Foer's latest novel, Here I Am, is told from the points of view of different members of a Jewish family. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2016.
Books
Bookmarks Opens New Bookstore In Winston-Salem
For 13 years, the literary nonprofit Bookmarks has been sharing a love of literature in the Triad.
'How To Be A Muslim' Author On Being A Spokesperson For His Faith
"Professional Muslim" Haroon Moghul says, "Every time something bad happens you're called upon to apologize. ... Your entire identity is pegged to events in other parts of the world."
In 'The Accomplished Guest,' Baby Boomers Step Back Into The Spotlight
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with writer Ann Beattie about her new collection of short stories, The Accomplished Guest, which puts the spotlight back on the Baby Boomer generation.
Physics For Toddlers
There's a dearth of books about science and math for young children. As part of our series on kids' media we take a look at some books that introduce rocket science and physics to toddlers and babies.
Dr. Seuss Museum Provides Glimpse Into Life Of Beloved Author
The children of beloved author Dr. Seuss have emptied their own homes to fill a new museum dedicated to him in his hometown. It provides a glimpse into how he created his characters and how he lived.
Summer Reading For Your Woke Kid
Looking for books to feed your child's curiosity and ignite the social activist inside of them? Here's our list of children's books to keep your child occupied all summer long.
After A Wild Start, 'Made For Love' Stumbles
Alissa Nutting's new novel has a deviant instinct that makes it fascinating at first — but after a promising start, it falls back on shallow sex slapstick rather than authorial skill.
Playwright Edward Albee's Incomplete Works May Never See The Light Of Day
Albee died in 2016, and in his will he asked that all his incomplete manuscripts be destroyed — including a play that was supposed to open off-Broadway.
I Want To Be 'Popular': Psychologist Examines Our Lingering Teenage Selves
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with psychologist Mitch Prinstein about his new book, Popular, and how our teenage selves often stick with us long into adulthood.