Brandon Taylor On His New Story Collection, 'Filthy Animals'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Brandon Taylor about his new collection of stories, Filthy Animals.
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For June, 3 Romances That Prove Love Is Love Is Love
For Pride Month, we're bringing you some of the best queer romances around, starring daring English highwaymen, mysterious secret operatives and a long-lost (and extremely reluctant) princess.
5 Books To Read On Social Justice That Go Beyond The Instructive
Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy and Long Division, recommends five "incisive and innovative" books on social justice for Juneteenth.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Directs Fiery Essay At Former Student — And Cancel Culture
Two literary stars from Nigeria are engaging in a very public feud — a fight that is both personal and also enfolds bigger questions about feminism, gender identity and social media.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Rise Continues To Fascinate In 'Dissent'
Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing for the top court still sticks in the minds of those all along the political spectrum; it's the subject of several books, including a new one by Jackie Calmes.
'Forget The Alamo' Author Says We Have The Texas Origin Story All Wrong
In a new book, Bryan Burrough and co-writers Chris Tomlinson and Jason Stanford challenge the historical lore of the Alamo — including the story that Davy Crockett refused to surrender.
'Republic Of Detours' Revisits A Group Of Quirky, Depression-Era Guides To The States
Scott Borchert's cultural history of the New Deal initiative known as the Federal Writers' Program teems with colorful characters, scenic byways and telling anecdotes.
In 'Somebody's Daughter' Ashley C. Ford Confronts The Crimes Of Her Father
For many years, Ford didn't know why her dad was in prison. As a teenager, she was shocked to learn he'd been convicted of rape. "With rape, there's no mistake about the intention to harm," she says.
Labeled 'Mother' When Not A Mother At All: On Being A Non-Binary Gestational Parent
In his debut The Natural Mother of the Child, Krys Malcolm Belc credits the pregnancy and birth of his son with helping him decide to transition.
Historian Kai Bird Writes Biography Of Former President Carter
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kai Bird about his biography of President Jimmy Carter: The Outlier. Bird's book takes a close look at the four years Carter was in office.