'I Was Full Of Rage': Author Rebecca Stott On Growing Up In A Christian Cult
Stott's memoir, In the Days of Rain, is about her childhood in and out of the Exclusive Brethren, a conservative, separatist cult.
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Cartoonists Tell Us: What Do Comics Mean To You?
In honor of our big summer reader poll of favorite comics and graphic novels, we've asked a few very cool cartoonists to tell us — or really, draw for us — what comics mean to them.
'The Diplomat's Daughter' Is A Story Of Love In An Internment Camp
Karin Tanabe talks with host A Martinez about her new novel, The Diplomat's Daughter, which follows characters growing up and falling in love against the backdrop of World War II.
'Tropic Of Kansas' Rips Dystopia From The Headlines
Christopher Brown's new book plays out in a world where all our fears have become manifest — the nightly news, turned up to 11. And while there's a hint of hope at the end, this is not a happy book.
'Queen Of Bebop' Is A Welcome Look At Sarah Vaughan's Legendary Career
Elaine M. Hayes' new book traces the ups and downs of the singer known as the Queen of Bebop, from her great Town Hall debut in 1947 to the cheesy but profitable novelty songs that marred her legacy.
'Building A Bridge' Between The Catholic Church And LGBT Community
Father James Martin sees a divide between the institutional Catholic Church and its LGBT parishioners. Scott Simon talks with him about his book Building a Bridge.
Life As A 'Drone Warrior'
Scott Simon speaks with Brett Velicovich about his memoir, Drone Warrior, which details his time hunting and killing alleged terrorists using drones in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places.
Instagrandma Baddiewinkle Says She's 'Always Been A Rebel'
Baddiewinkle is an Instagram influencer with more than 3 million followers. She's also a great-grandmother, and, at 88, she's written a new book: Baddiewinkle's Guide to Life.
Funny, Elegiac 'Sting-Ray Afternoons' Strikes A Nostalgic Chord
Sportswriter Steve Rushin's memoir of growing up in Minnesota in the 1970s is familiar territory, but Rushin mines it with irony and affection, working hard to capture the look and feel of the era.
Jonathan Safran Foer On Marriage, Religion And Universal Balances
Safran Foer's latest novel, Here I Am, is told from the points of view of different members of a Jewish family. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2016.