NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of November 6, 2014
George Washington's Secret Six sheds light on a group of spies who played a key role in gathering intelligence during the American Revolution. It appears at No. 10.
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Book News: John Steinbeck Story Resurfaces After 70 Years
Once read on radio by Orson Welles, "With Your Wings" had never been seen in print. Now, after a fateful discovery, it's set to be published. Also: Joshua Ferris has won the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Anjelica Huston Tells Her 'Story' Of Growing Up With A Director Dad
The actor's new memoir, A Story Lately Told, covers her early life growing up in Ireland, the daughter of director John Huston. In 1969, the two collaborated on a film, and it was disastrous.
In The World Of Rare Books, This Mystery Goes Off-Script
Bradford Morrow's novel delves into literary forgery, and takes its time doing so. But when the truth belongs to those able to fake it, The Forgers — elegant yarn it may be — promises some knots, too.
A French Best-Seller's Radical Argument: Vichy Regime Wasn't All Bad
In French Suicide, conservative journalist Eric Zemmour argues that if the country wants to reverse its decline, it must cut through its complex about the collaborationist World War II government.
A Dizzying, Fictional 'History' Draws On Bob Marley's Life
Marlon James' A Brief History Of Seven Killings is a novel based on a real-life assassination attempt on Bob Marley. Its hefty cast and sprawling plot make for a demanding yet rewarding read.
Book News: Netflix To Film Series From Lemony Snicket's 'Unfortunate Events'
The streaming service reportedly plans to adapt A Series of Unfortunate Events into a TV show. In news of another stream, the Globe Theatre has put dozens of its Shakespeare productions online.
Frankly, Bascombe's Return Has Some Problems
Richard Ford's signature character returns in Let Me Be Frank With You; reviewer Michael Schaub praises Ford's writing, but says despite moments of beauty and insight, some of it feels phoned in.
How Thousands Of Nazis Were 'Rewarded' With Life In The U.S.
After World War II, thousands of Nazis became informants in the Cold War against the Soviet Union — and then got entry into the U.S. Eric Lichtblau's new book, The Nazi Next Door, tells the story.
Vaccine Controversies Are As Social As They Are Medical
In writing her new book On Immunity, Eula Biss found that questions about vaccination touch on attitudes about environmentalism, citizenship and trust in the government.