Leon Klinghoffer And The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict In 'An Innocent Bystander'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Julie Salamon about her new book, An Innocent Bystander. It's about the murder of Leon Klinghoffer.
Books
'Fleishman Is In Trouble': A Debut About Divorce, Dating And Disappearance
One day, Toby Fleishman's ex-wife drops off the kids and disappears. Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner says too many people are "locked into" marriage; her new novel explores wedlock, and what comes after.
In 'Tell Me How You Really Feel,' A Touching, TV-Inspired Love Story
Aminah Mae Safi's new young adult novel is rooted in a famous plot arc from the television show Gilmore Girls — but you don't have to be a fan to enjoy this dense, fulfilling love story.
As The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Nears, New Books Highlight The Mission's Legacy
These works make apparent how singular an achievement America's moon landing was — and show that half a century later we're still grappling to understand its long-term meaning.
Essayist Breaks Free From Conventional Relationships In 'Because I Love You'
Tim Kreider says the longest relationship of his adult life was with the stray cat. He writes about that relationship and others in his essay collection. Originally broadcast Feb. 26, 2018.
'Norco '80' Is A Gripping Account Of One Of America's Most Notorious Bank Heists
Peter Houlahan's account of the violent robbery and its aftermath is based on interviews with civilians, officers and robbers involved; his prose reads like a crime novel in the best way possible.
'Call Your Daughter Home' Has Deep Roots In Real Life
Television producer Deb Spera draws on her childhood in rural Branchville, S.C. in her first novel, painting a bleak, atmospheric portrait of three women's lives in the South during the 1920s.
What An NPR Correspondent Learned By Working As A Taxi Driver In Shanghai
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Frank Langfitt about his new book, Shanghai Free Taxi. It's born out of a project he started to meet ordinary Chinese citizens as a correspondent for NPR.
'Giants Of The Monsoon Forest' Explores The Lives Of Working Elephants In Asia
With details at once compelling and disturbing, geographer Jacob Shell describes the lives of the elephants of mountainous Myanmar and northeastern India that haul timber or transport people.
Summer Reader Poll 2019: Meet Our Expert Panelists!
We've got fantastic judges for this year's summer reader poll! Alexandra Petri, Aparna Nancherla, Guy Branum and Samantha Irby will take your votes and curate a final list of 100 side-splitting reads.