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New books argue that far-off goals and humor can help shift daily routines
January is the month for people to take stock of their habits and routines – and two new books offer unconventional approaches to shaking up our live…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Iranian pop star Googoosh on her new memoir and life in pre-revolution Iran
The Iranian government has exerted forceful control over its citizens since the Islamic Republic seized power nearly 50 years ago. The pop star Googo…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Sarah Harman’s debut novel is a lighthearted take on the 'missing kid' mystery genre
Is there anything you wouldn’t do for your favorite person? That question is at the center of Sarah Harman’s debut novel All the Other Mothers Hate M…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
'Firestorm' tells journalistic – and personal – story of the LA wildfires
Jacob Soboroff was one of the reporters on the front lines of last year’s devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. For him, the story was also deeply pe…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
'This is Where the Serpent Lives' is a sprawling debut novel set in modern Pakistan
Author Daniyal Mueenuddin has hit the ground running with his debut novel, This is Where the Serpent Lives. Set in modern Pakistan, the story spans g…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
'Body Beautiful' and 'My One-of-a-Kind Body' aim to cultivate kids’ body positivity
Body image can be a tricky subject to navigate for those of all ages – including kids. In today’s episode, we’re highlighting two kids’ books that en…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
'Freedom on the Sea' is a biography of Robert Smalls – by his great-great-grandson
Robert Smalls’ dynamic life story – his daring escape from slavery, his pivotal role in the Civil War, and the political career that ensued – was alm…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The novel 'These Days' fictionalizes a lesser-known chapter in the history of Belfast
In the spring of 1941, Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, braced for incoming attacks from German bombers. Over April and May, four German air…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
With her new book, Scottish author Val McDermid wants to “charm you into winter”
We are in the thick of winter in the U.S. Days are short, nights are long, and in much of the country, it’s crisp and cold outside. A new book by the…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
'The Definitions' features dorm room conversation – with a dystopian twist
Matt Greene’s new novel The Definitions starts with new college dormmates getting to know each other. But there’s a dystopian twist: The students hav…
5 months, 4 weeks ago