'Nuking The Moon' Looks At Intelligence And Military Schemes That Didn't Make It
Nuking the Moon is a new book that chronicles the history of unusual confidential military projects.
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Binyavanga Wainaina, Kenyan Writer And LGBTQ Activist, Dies At 48
The author founded a platform for young Kenyan authors and came out as gay in a place where homosexuality has long been illegal. "Binyavanga was unbound in his imagining," said a friend and colleague.
'Theodore Roosevelt For The Defense' Makes A Libel Case Into Gripping Reading
Gifted writers Dan Abrams and David Fisher, who previously brought us Lincoln's Last Trial, are clearly fascinated by how Teddy Roosevelt's court case played out — bringing an enthusiasm to readers.
He Could Go 'All The Way': Joe Namath Enters His 4th Quarter
In a new autobiography, the great NFL quarterback details his ups (like a Super Bowl victory) and downs (like the Suzy Kolber incident and alcoholism) as he stares down his legacy.
'Dementia Reimagined' Asks: Can There Be Happiness For Those With Memory Loss?
While caring for her mother, who had dementia, bioethicist Tia Powell began imagining a different way to approach the disease. Her new book looks at long-term care options and end-of-life decisions.
'Unfreedom Of The Press' Is Full Of Bombast And Bile
Right-wing Fox host Mark Levin conducts no interviews and offers no original research in his book; it is little more than a free gift with purchase: People are instead buying his message to the media.
Kamchatka Is A Rich Backdrop For Mystery In 'Disappearing Earth'
Julia Phillips' debut novel takes readers through a year following the disappearance of two little girls in the remote Russian province of Kamchatka — and the way that disappearance reverberates.
Jim Sciutto On Tactics Russia And China Use To Attack The U.S.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CNN anchor Jim Sciutto about his book: The Shadow War: Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America.
Tony Horwitz On Drinking Across The Political Aisle
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has spent the last two years in the South, embracing what he calls “bar-stool democracy.”
A Conversation With Senator Tom Cotton
The Arkansas senator's new book is called "Sacred Duty: A Soldier's Tour at Arlington National Cemetery"