11 books to look forward to in 2024
The first few months of the year are stacked with exciting and interesting reads. Get ready for big swings from old pros and exciting new debuts.
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NPR staffers share their romance picks from the 2023 Books We Love list
From NPR's Books We Love list, we bring you four romance novel recommendations: "Starling House," "The Collective Regrets of Clover," "The Porcelain Moon" and "Forget Me Not."
Public libraries reveal their most borrowed books of 2023
Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But this year lots of people checked out Lessons in Chemistry, Prince Harry's memoir Spare, and Colleen Hoover's books.
'Fresh Air' staffers pick the 2023 interviews you shouldn't miss
Interviews with actor Ke Huy Quan, pianist Jason Moran, humorist Samantha Irby, and media critic Brian Stelter are among the conversations that stuck with the staff of Fresh Air this year.
'Music was there for me when I needed it,' The Roots co-founder Tariq Trotter says
Trotter, aka Black Thought, reflects on his childhood in Philly, his decades-long friendship with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Trotter's memoir is The Upcycled Self. Originally broadcast Nov. 7, 2023.
The year in review: 50 wonderful things from 2023
Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.
Nothing to fear with kitchen gear: 'America's Test Kitchen' guide to tools, gadgets
One way to keep the chef in your home happy is to make sure their kitchen is stocked with the right kitchen gear. A guide to kitchen tools and gadgets for the favorite chef in your life.
NPR staffers illustrate their love for graphic novels off the 2023 Books We Love list
NPR staff suggest graphic novels and memoirs from our Books We Love list: "I Must Be Dreaming," "Mimosa," and "Artificial: A Love Story."
A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls 'The End of Eden'
South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.
'The Old Gays' of TikTok publish their first book, a guide to life and living for all
We hear from a group of friends known as "The Old Gays" on TikTok, who have just published a book called "The Old Gays Guide to the Good Life" — part self-help, part memoir, and intended for all ages.