Get In The Christmas Spirit: A Popular Victorian Ghost Story
Back in the 19th century, ghost stories were all the rage at Christmastime. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reads a spooky Victorian tale.
Books
New Biography Chronicles Shirley Jackson's 'Rather Haunted Life'
Shirley Jackson is probably best known for the creepy short story "The Lottery." But a new biography, Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life, paints a much more complete picture of the writer.
You've Got Mail: Book Boxes Offer Novels And Novelty Items
It's OK if you haven't heard of book box subscriptions. These relatively new services, available in all kinds of genres, deliver curated selections of books and extras to subscribers every month.
A Holiday Treat: The Reading Of 'The Night Before Christmas'
Each year, The Night Before Christmas, introduces children to the white-bearded old man in the red suit. People who work behind the scenes at NPR read an abridged version of this holiday classic.
Still Puzzled By The Election? Authors Prescribe Fiction For Better Understanding
"There is no better way to see through somebody else's eyes than by reading fiction," says novelist Jennifer Haigh.
'My Drunk Kitchen' YouTube Star Pens Essays About Her Past In 'Buffering'
Rachel Martin talks to Hannah Hart about her YouTube series My Drunk Kitchen and about her book Buffering. Hart got famous for getting drunk and recording herself cooking a grilled cheese sandwich.
'Certain Dark Things' Takes Vampire Story In New Direction
Silvia Moreno-Garcia took the genre of vampire novels to a different place this fall with the release of her book, Certain Dark Things. Set in modern day Mexico, the story tackles themes of immigration and otherness.
Review: 'House Of Lords And Commons,' Ishion Hutchinson
Poetry critic Tess Taylor reviews House of Lords and Commons by Ishion Hutchinson.
In 'Way Of The Strangers,' Wood Explores Why Young People Embrace ISIS
Reporter Graeme Wood has spent years interviewing members of ISIS — trying to understand what they want. His new book is called: The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State.
2016 Book Recommendations, Tailored For Your Gifting Needs
NPR's Barrie Hardymon recommends her favorite books for these long winter days. She speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about her picks for 2016.