Books

Stormy Daniels autographs a photo during a fan meet and greet at Chi Chi LaRue's on May 23 in West Hollywood, Calif.

Stormy Daniels Offers 'Full Disclosure' On Her Own Terms

11:04am October 02, 2018

by Annalisa Quinn

In her memoir, the porn star lures readers with salacious details of her alleged time with President Trump, then insists that those "two to three minutes" are the least interesting part of her life.

President Trump speaks to the media from the Oval Office on Dec. 22, 2017.

Author Of 'The Apprentice' Talks Of Getting Trolled And Sourcing Stories

4:23pm October 01, 2018

by Terry Gross

Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Greg Miller reflects on his experience investigating the Trump campaign's ties to Russia — and what it's like to hear President Trump's comments on his stories.

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Dozens of protesters, including sexual assault survivor Mary Jane Maestras of Delta, Colo., demonstrate against the appointment of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

'Good And Mad' Explores Women's Anger At A Pivotal Moment

11:29am October 01, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

It hardly needs saying that women's anger (more from one political party) has been roiling since the 2016 election. Rebecca Traister's new book explores the history and politics involved.

New Book Peeks Inside American Prison System

4:49pm September 30, 2018

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Shane Bauer about his new book, American Prison: A Reporter's Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment.

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'There Will Be No Miracles Here' And The American Dream

8:23am September 30, 2018

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Casey Gerald, co-founder of MBAs Across America, about his memoir There Will Be No Miracles Here, on the illusions behind success and the American dream.

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Life, Love and Hockey (Oooh, And Pie) In 'Check, Please!'

7:00am September 30, 2018

by Etelka Lehoczky

Ngozi Ukazu's charming, cheerful webcomic about a gay college hockey player has been collected in book form. Check, Please! stays squarely on the bright side of life, a brave choice in its own way.

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The Big Lebowski Lives On In 'Where's The Dude?'

10:00am September 29, 2018

by Etelka Lehoczky

If you like a nice White Russian and have a rug that really ties the room together, you'll get a kick out of figuring out where, exactly, the Dude is abiding in the background of various movie scenes.

Buffy Sainte-Marie performs during Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at Golden Gate Park in Oct. 2016 in San Francisco.

Buffy Sainte-Marie's Authorized Biography Serves As A 'Map Of Hope'

7:25am September 29, 2018

The award-winning native Canadian singer-songwriter and social activist looks back on a life of music, milestones and empowerment.

Punks, Up Against The Wall

7:00am September 29, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The new book Burning Down the Haus fastidiously traces the self-discovery of punks in the socialist dictatorship of East Germany, and the violence and repression they endured on the way to freedom.

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Greg Miller Digs Deeper Into Russia And The 2016 Election In 'The Apprentice'

6:09pm September 28, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller about his new book The Apprentice: Trump, Russia and the Subversion of American Democracy.

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