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Novel Explores The Fierce And Frenzied World Of Competitive Gymnastics

3:02pm August 08, 2016

by Maureen Corrigan

Megan Abbott's new book takes readers deep into the intense, vacuum-sealed universe of young female gymnasts and their parents. Critic Maureen Corrigan says You Will Know Me is worthy of a gold medal.

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'Imperial Wife' Trains Its Spotlight On Powerful Women, Past And Present

9:14am August 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

Irina Reyn's new novel focuses on two women in difficult marriages. Though they're centuries apart, both relationships are tied to the strong woman's struggle to fulfill gender expectations.

Words Of Wisdom From Young Adult Authors: Jason Reynolds

8:43am August 07, 2016

Jason Reynolds writes "slice-of-life stories" for youngsters. For our "Next Chapter" series, he talks about packing up his belongings in trash bags and moving to New York City to become a writer.

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Wisdom From Young Adult Authors: Tamora Pierce

9:23am August 06, 2016

She's the YA author behind the fantasy series Song of the Lioness and The Immortals. For the Weekend Edition series "Next Chapter," she recalls how college helped her escape small-town poverty.

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New Novel Takes 'The Underground Railroad' Beyond The Metaphor

9:09am August 06, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Colson Whitehead about his new book, The Underground Railroad, in which slaves ride a a real railroad through time to see racism in different eras.

Director Mark Osborne's take on The Little Prince features the voices of Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams and Paul Rudd.

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'Little Prince' Adaptations Aren't Easy — Just Ask Orson Welles

6:45pm August 05, 2016

by Elizabeth Blair

In 1943, the legendary filmmaker tried (and failed) to turn Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book into a movie. Director Mark Osborne got considerably further. His adaptation hit theaters on Friday.

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Friday Reads: Five Rings, Five Books For Rio

1:59pm August 05, 2016

by Juan Vidal

You might be forgiven for knowing only one Brazilian author — Paulo Coelho dominates the charts. But we've got five more great, overlooked Brazilian reads for you to kick off the Rio Games with.

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What Etgar Keret Learned From His Father About Storytelling And Survival

1:46pm August 05, 2016

Keret's memoir, The Seven Good Years, spans the time between the birth of his son and the death of his father, who was a Holocaust survivor. Originally broadcast June 16, 2015.

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Cover of the first trade collection of the 1980s comics series Suicide Squad.

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The Unsung Heroine Who Helped Shape 'Suicide Squad'

11:25am August 05, 2016

by Neda Ulaby

The late Kim Yale co-wrote the comic book series that inspired the film hitting theaters this weekend. Neda Ulaby talked to several people who are happy to see her contributions recognized.

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I'm Supposed to Protect You From All This

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Investigating Complicated Family Myths In 'I'm Supposed To Protect You'

7:00am August 04, 2016

by Annalisa Quinn

Nadja Spiegelman is insightful about the power and malleability of memory in her new memoir, but the book is weighed down by an aggressively artificial poignancy, all ashtrays and meaningful silences.