A Book Club Watches The Movie 'Book Club'
Book Club stars four women of a "certain age" whose book club helps to reinvigorate their romantic lives. We tagged along with a real-life book club to see the film.
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David Sedaris On The 'Sea Section' And His New Book, 'Calypso'
Author David Sedaris speaks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about family, love, loss and his new book called Calypso.
What Happens When Two Enemies Fall In Love?
A love story between a black Army nurse and a German POW during World War II? You couldn't make that story up — and Alexis Clark, author of the upcoming book, Enemies in Love, didn't.
Living With A Brother In Prison In 'My Brother Moochie'
Issac J. Bailey's oldest brother murdered a man and spent 32 years in prison. It changed the family forever. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bailey about his new book, My Brother Moochie.
Fresh Air Remembers Novelist Philip Roth
We listen back to excerpts from Roth's interviews about The Plot Against America and Everyman. Roth died Tuesday at age 85. He spoke with Terry Gross seven times over the years.
The Billion-Dollar Discount Chain: How Dollar General Remade America
There are more than 13,000 Dollar General stores in the United States.
In '84K,' Every Life — And Every Death — Has A Price
Claire North's new gut-punch of a novel takes place in a dystopian world where one monster corporation controls England, every service is privatized, and every life has been assigned a monetary value.
What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story?
There are many ways young children encounter stories. A new study finds a "Goldilocks effect," where a cartoon may be "too hot" and audiobooks "too cold" for learning readers.
How Philip Roth's Writing Transcended The Narrow Confines Of A Culture
Philip Roth, one of the country's most celebrated writers, has died at 85. Roth was known for work that was funny, often gross, and deeply connected to his Jewish roots. He won numerous awards, and was often talked about as a contender for the Nobel prize.
Philip Roth: 'You Begin Every Book As An Amateur'
The influential novelist won almost every major literary award, but still found the writing process was full of discovery. "Each and every sentence is a revelation," he said. Roth died Tuesday at 85.