Comedian Tommy Davidson Talks New Book, 'In Living Color'
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with comedian Tommy Davidson about his new book, Living in Color: What's Funny About Me.
Books
Early Novel Written By Free Black Woman Called Out Racism Among Abolitionists
In 1859, Harriet E. Wilson published a book about life as an indentured servant in New Hampshire. It remains an obscure classic because it challenges white ideals about racism in the North.
'The Boatman's Daughter' Dips Her Toes In Horror, Crime And Poetry
Andy Davidson's novel follows a young girl who scrapes a living working for local criminals along an Arkansas river — but its crime story bumps up against horror in a strange yet seamless fashion.
Writer Nick Hornby On 'High Fidelity' And Pop Culture Obsession
Hornby's 1995 novel about a record shop owner was made into a film in 2000. Now it's been adapted and updated into a new Hulu series, starring Zoë Kravitz. Originally broadcast in 1995.
Keeping The Dark At Bay: A 2020 Poetry Preview
Poet and critic Craig Morgan Teicher presents his annual roundup of the poetry he's looking forward to. This year, he's showcasing a group of poets who he says are holding the darkness at bay.
'Watergate Girl' Offers An Inside Look At The Investigation Into Nixon
In her memoir, Jill Wine-Banks talks about confronting Nixon White House insiders on the witness stand, enduring sexism in the courtroom and how the Watergate probe differs from Trump's impeachment.
'Djinn Patrol' Captures The Lost Light Of India's Vanished Children
Deepa Anappara's debut novel defies characterization. Set in a sprawling Indian slum, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line centers on a trio of kids who venture out to look for a missing classmate.
Author Says 'Mixed Solutions Can Feel Like A Cop-Out' But May Solve Housing Inequity
Journalist Conor Dougherty doesn't traffic radical ideas in Golden Gates, but tells the story of housing in all its complexity, acknowledging that imperfect solutions are often the only solutions.
'And I Do Not Forgive You' Pokes Piquant Fun At The Patriarchy
Amber Sparks' new story collection is full of vivid language, compelling imagery, sharp wit and tenderness; many of the pieces also share a thread of anger in their treatment of the patriarchy.
'Little Legends' Celebrates Big Lives Of Black History
Vashti Harrison's new picture book showcases black leaders throughout American history — but not just the big names. She also focuses on artists, athletes and scientists who may be less well-known.