What's the secret sauce that lets some poor countries prosper?
In his new book, Gambling on Development, economist Stefan Dercon argues that the key to a low-resource country's success is not what you might think.
Books
8 books that NPR critics and staff were eager to tell you about in 2022
NPR has launched its complete Books We Love list for 2022, our quirky collection of staff and contributors' favorite books of the year. Here are eight of our most recommended picks.
Kids want to know: 'Will It Be Okay?' — this book answers that question
Crescent Dragonwagon was in her 20s when she wrote a story told entirely in dialogue between a mother and her child. Now, she's updating her 1977 text with new illustrations by Jessica Love.
Mac Barnett and Marla Frazee on their children's book 'The Great Zapfino'
An acrobat loses his nerve and gets a regular job, but a moment comes when he must perform. Mac Barnett and illustrator Marla Frazee talk about their children's book "The Great Zapfino."
Shaun Tan's new book 'Creature' collects his drawings, paintings and reflections
Artist and writer Shaun Tan makes creatures that have a wild mix of mechanical and animal-like features. His new book, "Creature," is a collection of his drawings, paintings, and reflections.
Lily Brooks-Dalton on her new novel 'The Light Pirate'
Intense storms ravage Florida. Heat makes it deadly during the day, but a few people stay. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Lily Brooks-Dalton about her new novel, "The Light Pirate."
14 celebrity memoirs spilling all the tea
It's been a busy season for celebrity memoirs. A-listers from the worlds of Hollywood, music, journalism and royalty dish their own stories in these recent and upcoming books.
Journalist Maria Ressa explains 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator'
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist faced criminal charges in the Philippines after her news site's reporting angered government officials. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is her new memoir.
Maureen Corrigan's favorite books of the year: 10 disparate reads for a hectic 2022
Some years, this annual book list falls into a pattern: like stand-out memoirs or dystopian fiction. But 2022 could not be contained, and these titles sprawl all over the place in subject and form.
Author Jas Hammonds on their new book, 'We Deserve Monuments'
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Jas Hammonds about their new book, "We Deserve Monuments."