McWhorter's new book, 'Woke Racism,' attacks leading thinkers on race
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with linguist John McWhorter about his latest book: Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America.
Books
Spies on opposite sides of the Cold War unite in 'From Warsaw With Love'
Reporter John Pomfret interviewed government officials and intelligence operatives and mined declassified files in Poland to write his fascinating story of the Polish-U.S. intelligence relationship.
The stories in 'Five Tuesdays in Winter' prove Lily King is a star at any length
Lily King's first story collection demonstrates her range, pulling you in and making you wonder where she's going, whether it's a brutal encounter between former roommates or a sudden act of kindness.
After touring with Beyoncé, Divinity Roxx brings positive vibes to children's music
Beyoncé's former music director and bassist has a new children's album and book project, which she hopes will instill positivity in young listeners.
For poet Sonia Sanchez — at age 87 — there's more work to be done
For over 60 years, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has helped redefine American culture, politics and education. She is this year's winner of the Gish Prize, a $250,000 lifetime achievement honor.
Paul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles — and that's just fine with him
The forthcoming documentary Get Back revisits The Beatles' final days together. McCartney says he took the band's breakup hard: "It was quite difficult, because I didn't know what to do at all."
Novelist Damon Galgut wins Booker Prize for 'The Promise'
The South African novelist has been shortlisted for the award twice before.
How sexism and homophobia sidelined the National Women's Football League
The NWFL lasted from the mid-1970s to 1988, when it shuttered and the teams broke apart. A new book, Hail Mary, xplores the league's origins and the problems that brought it to an end.
'The How' is a hopeful meditation on self-worth and healing
Yrsa Daley-Ward has taken Instagram reflections on life to book-form; she offers reminders about personal worth — affirmations and mindfulness exercises on self-love, growth and healing.
Artist Ai Weiwei on his father's exile and hopes for his own son
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei about his new memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.