Author Naoise Dolan Discusses Her Debut Novel
NPR's David Greene speaks with Irish author Naoise Dolan about her novel, Exciting Times.
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#PublishingPaidMe: Authors Share Their Advances To Expose Racial Disparities
Author L.L. McKinney created the #PublishingPaidMe hashtag, where black and white authors are comparing their book advances. "You can now use this to fight for what you are worth," she says.
In 'Rigged,' A Comprehensive Account Of Decades Of Election Interference
Russia's attack on the 2016 election was novel in its scope and its methods, but the underlying principles were old, writes David Shimer in an important new history.
'Cult Of Glory' Reveals The Dark History Of The Texas Rangers
Author Doug Swanson chronicles centuries of abuse within the famed Texas law enforcement agency, including burning villages, hunting runaway slaves and murdering Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.
Poetry Field School Offers Long-Distance Solace During A Pandemic
Poet Elaine Kahn teaches video conference workshops for aspiring poets, as part of her Poetry Field School project. She says the pandemic and quarantine have had an impact on her students' writing.
Douglas Boin Wants To 'Think Differently About Marginalized People' In New Book On Ancient Rome
NRR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to historian Douglas Boin about his book, Alaric the Goth: An Outsider's History of the Fall of Rome.
In 'Cry Havoc,' Former Charlottesville Mayor Details A Tragic Day
"The value of having fought for things and standing at the end, having the experience of having fought for them in the real world, there's nothing like it," Michael Signer tells NPR.
This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea
We've compiled a list of places you can go to learn more about systemic racism — acknowledging that, while it's important to have information, this list is not a prescription.
Your Bookshelf May Be Part Of The Problem
Anti-racist reading lists are making the rounds right now — and they can be useful if people do the work of reading. But critic Juan Vidal suggests you look closer to home, to your own bookshelf.
Connie Schultz On Her Debut Novel And The Story Of American Women
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Connie Schultz about her debut novel, "The Daughters of Erietown."