Diversity In Book Publishing Isn't Just About Writers — Marketing Matters, Too
For writers of color, the lack of diversity in book publicity departments can feel like a death knell.
Books
Jacqueline Woodson's 'Brooklyn' Is Full Of Dreams And Danger
The National Book Award winner's new novel is based in part on her memories of growing up in Brooklyn in the 1970s. Woodson describes the teen years as an "amazing and urgent moment" in life.
'Textbook' Tries To Extend Kid-Lit Playfulness To Adult Reading
Amy Krouse Rosenthal's latest requires a high tolerance for whimsy; billed as "not exactly a memoir," it's a kind of noisy activity book for adults that's more Mad Libs than Speak, Memory.
You Can Eat It Here And There: Green Eggs And Ham Are Everywhere (On Menus)
The Dr. Seuss book that made the dish famous turns 56 this month. But what does this meal taste like in real life? Chefs across the U.S. are tackling the question.
'Underground Railroad' Traces The Terrible Wounds Of Slavery
The Underground Railroad is a literal train running underground in Colson Whitehead's new novel, which follows escaped slave Cora. It's both brilliant fiction and searing historical document.
'Brazillionaires' Tracks An Economic Collapse Through The Eyes Of The Rich
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Alex Cuadros about his book, Brazillionaires: Wealth, Power, Decadence, and Hope in an American Country.
Veteran Authors Look To Reclaim The Story Of War
A new generation of veteran novelists are trying to navigate the pressure to be spokesmen for all veterans while simply trying to write good literature.
Colson Whitehead's 'Underground Railroad' Is A Literal Train To Freedom
As a child, Whitehead was surprised to learn that escaped slaves did not ride an actual subway. His new novel follows Cora, a young slave who has escaped a Georgia plantation and is heading north.
Novel Explores The Fierce And Frenzied World Of Competitive Gymnastics
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.
'Imperial Wife' Trains Its Spotlight On Powerful Women, Past And Present
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.