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In the book 'Build the Life You Want, Oprah has some advice for being happier

8:12am November 27, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks about their book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. It's also a podcast and video streaming series on Youtube.

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Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize, celebrates shortly after the announcement in London on Sunday.

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song'

8:32pm November 26, 2023

by The Associated Press

Lynch, 46, had been the bookies' favorite to win the prestigious prize, which usually brings a big boost in sales.

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A daughter reflects on the 50-year legacy of her mother's novel 'Fear of Flying'

8:24am November 26, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Erica Jong's novel, Fear of Flying, broke ground with frank discussions of feminism and sex when it came out in 1973. NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Molly Jong-Fast about her mother's legacy 50 years on.

Why Johnny Cash's music still resonates today, 20 years after his death

5:24pm November 25, 2023

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Johnny Cash historian Mark Stielper and Cash's son, John Carter Cash, on their book, Johnny Cash: The Life in Lyrics and the Man in Black's legacy as a songwriter.

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A new documentary shows the impact of book bans in Florida public schools on the kids

8:08am November 25, 2023

by Scott Simon

In her directorial debut, Sheila Nevins' chronicles the impact of book bans in Florida public schools. She tells NPR's Scott Simon what inspired her to profile those most affected — the students.

The Baddies, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

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Beware! 'The Baddies' are here to scare your kids — and make them laugh

8:08am November 25, 2023

by Samantha Balaban

From the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom now comes The Baddies: a witch, a troll and a ghost like being bad so much they compete to see who can be the very worst.

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How comic Leslie Jones went from funniest person on campus to 'SNL' star

12:07pm November 24, 2023

by Tonya Mosley

Jones says performing stand-up for the first time as a freshman in college felt like putting on a shirt that fit perfectly. Her memoir is Leslie F*cking Jones. Originally broadcast Sept. 21, 2023.

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Don't waste food: Here's how to use your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers

5:05am November 24, 2023

Anne-Marie Bonneau, author of the cookbook The Zero-Waste Chef, has ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers that go beyond turkey sandwiches and pie for breakfast.

USDA updates plant hardiness map for the first time in more than a decade

5:05am November 24, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to Ashlie Thomas, author of How to Become a Gardener, about the map gardeners and farmers use to determine when and where plants will thrive — based on season and temperature.

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NPR releases its 2023 Books We Love list

7:48am November 22, 2023

by Bethany Chafin

At the end of the year, Santa isn't the only one making a list. NPR has released its compilation known as "Books We Love" since 2013. This year it's over 350 titles sourced from your favorite NPR personalities and those whose voices you might not hear, but whose work, you certainly have — editors, producers, and more.

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