The strange underground economy of tree poaching
A new book dives deep into the fascinating criminal world of tree theft and efforts to combat it.
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A public library in Maryland held a fundraiser that left a lasting impression
In Anne Arundel County, book lovers had a chance to get literary-themed tattoos from the Lucky Bird tattoo shop. Forty percent of the proceeds went toward funding for the library's branches.
Life in the Middles Ages is more gross than engrossing in this ruthless novel
Ottessa Moshfegh's Lapvona follows the life of Marek, a 13-year-old peasant boy who lives in a cruel world of sadism and stink, cannibalism and self-flagellation.
The first 'Harry Potter' book was published 25 years ago in the U.K.
Three authors — Laura Lam, Amy E. Reichert and Scott Reintgen — weigh in on what the Harry Potter series has meant to them over the decades.
'Rogues' showcases Patrick Radden Keefe's preternatural gift for reading people
Keefe recognizes that we're all unreliable narrators of our own lives, and writes about his subjects with a keen sense of understanding.
Authors are protesting Amazon's e-book policy that allows users to read and return
Authors say readers are exploiting Amazon's seven-day return policy by using Amazon like a library and returning books after reading them.
'The Last Resort' unveils the destructive reality of beachside destinations
"The Last Resort" is a new book that looks at the rise and environmental impact of beach resorts. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to author Sarah Stodola.
'The Tomorrow Game' depicts the violent results of systematic oppression in Chicago
NPR's Susan Davis speaks to sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh about his new book, "The Tomorrow Game," about the rivalry between two teenagers on Chicago's South Side.
Jenny Han's young adult book 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is now a Prime Video series
NPR's Susan Davis speaks with actor Lola Tung and co-showrunner Jenny Han about their new Prime Video series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty," about a pivotal summer in the life of one teenager.
Fasten your seat belts, flight attendant-turned-novelist shares stories from the sky
T.J. Newman began writing the hijack thriller Falling while she was a flight attendant. She'd jot down ideas on paper napkins in the quiet moments on red-eye flights. Originally broadcast July 2021.