A True Story Of Kidnap And Rape In 'The Real Lolita'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Sarah Weinman about her new book The Real Lolita. It tells the story of the true events that inspired Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel.
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Bill Cunningham: A Memoir Of Style On All Levels, High And Low
"The best fashion show is definitely on the street — always has been and always will be." Bill Cunningham
For Novelist John Green, OCD Is Like An 'Invasive Weed' Inside His Mind
The Turtles All The Way Down author says OCD "starts out with one little thought, and then slowly that becomes the only thought that you're able to have." Originally broadcast Oct. 19, 2017.
Here Are The 2018 National Book Award Longlists, Featuring A Fresh Category
Fifty nominated books now remain in contention for prizes in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young people's literature — and, in a fresh twist to the annual slate, translated literature.
Just Can't Help Falling In Love...With Romance Novels
If you're thinking about Fabio, you're 20 years behind the times.
'The Dinosaur Artist' Dusts Off The Debate Over Who Should Own Fossils
Author Paige Williams brings the discussion to life by recounting the exploits of commercial fossil hunter Eric Prokopi, highlighting one find — a 24-ft.-long Tarbosaurus fossil, the book's star.
A Short Story About A Hurricane
The writer Lauren Groff's recent book of short stories includes one called "Eyewall" in which a woman decides to ride out a hurricane.
Claire Tomalin Moves 'Between The Trivial And The Tragic' In 'A Life Of My Own'
After writing biographies of Charles Dickens and Mary Wollstonecraft, Tomalin turned to memoir. Her new work tells of her conflicting desires to have children and to lead a meaningful working life.
'Football For A Buck' Tells The Story Of The USFL In All Its Doomed Glory
For three years in the 1980s, sports fans could enjoy football in the Spring. Master storyteller Jeff Pearlman describes the league's wild games, wilder players, and owners — including Donald Trump.
The Attack On Democracy In The 1930s And Today
As fascism spread globally in the 1930s, the U.S. responded with a series of radio programs informing the public about American democracy. Jill Lepore, author of These Truths, talks to Steve Inskeep.