Episodes (Page 5)
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NPR colleagues share their favorite fiction and nonfiction reads of 2026.
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Judy Blume reflects on her 50-year career writing for young readers.
Judy Blume
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Yu-Mei Balasingamchow discusses her novel 'Names Have Been Changed'.
Yu-Mei Balasingamchow
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A new book argues Elon Musk is the architect of a new world view.
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Tom Perrotta's novel 'Ghost Town' revisits a 1970s New Jersey childhood.
Tom Perrotta
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New biographies explore the impact of The Rolling Stones and Soundgarden.
Bob Spitz
Kim Thayil
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Laverne Cox discusses her memoir 'Transcendent' and advocacy for trans people.
Laverne Cox
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Tessa Yang's novel 'The Jellyfish Problem' features an introverted scientist.
Tessa Yang
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Sen. Chris Murphy discusses his book 'Crisis of the Common Good'.
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Dave Eggers' novel 'Contrapposto' explores a decade-spanning romance between creatives.
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Two romance novels offer contrasting views on love and relationships.
Haili Blassingame
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Yeganeh Torbati discusses 'Stolen Revolution,' six Iranians' perspectives on their country.
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Carlos Barragán investigates Nigeria's 'Yahoo Boys' cybercrime network.
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R.F. Kuang's fantasy novel 'Katabasis' is now in paperback.
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Theo Baker's book 'How to Rule the World' exposes Stanford's corruption.
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Ann Patchett discusses her new novel 'Whistler,' focusing on relationships.
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Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray co-authored 'A Pair of Aces.'
Marie Benedict
Victoria Christopher Murray
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Ada Ferrer's memoir 'Keeper of My Kin' details family separation in Cuba.
Ada Ferrer
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Maggie O'Farrell's novel 'Land' explores post-famine Ireland.
Maggie O'Farrell
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Jill Biden reflects on the 2024 presidential debate in 'View From the East Wing.'
Jill Biden