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'Sociopath' is a memoir about how to live with – and treat – the social disorder
Patric Gagne says she realized at a young age that she wasn't like other kids. Shame, guilt, empathy — feelings running rampant on the playground — …
2 years ago
'Memory Piece' follows female friendships over several decades
Memory Piece, the new novel from National Book Award finalist Lisa Ko, kicks off in the 1980s with three teenage girls who find a deep connection to …
2 years ago
In 'We Loved It All,' Lydia Millet dives into nonfiction
Pulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet is known for writing novels that are sometimes dark, yet funny peeks into communities and relationships. Her new…
2 years ago
Two books offer lessons on love and acceptance for young readers
Today's episode features two books for younger readers. First, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with John Schu about Louder Than Hunger, his new semi-fiction…
2 years ago
'All The World Beside' explores a queer relationship in a 1700s Puritan community
Garrard Conley's memoir Boy Erased chronicled his upbringing as a Baptist preacher's son and his experience being sent to conversion therapy. His new…
2 years ago
'Wild Kingdom' co-host Rae Wynn-Grant found nature on TV
Rae Wynn-Grant grew up in the Bay Area of California. But even if she was in the city, she was still fascinated by nature, eventually becoming one of…
2 years ago
Amor Towles revisits an old protagonist in 'Table for Two'
In Amor Towles' story collection Table for Two, the writer revisits a character from his very first book – Rules of Civility. Towles talks to NPR's M…
2 years ago
Hanif Abdurraqib's new book ponders LeBron James, growing up and going home
Hanif Abdurraqib's new book, There's Always This Year, is difficult even for the author to summarize — it's part memoir, part basketball analysis, pa…
2 years ago
Two picture books use vivid colors to convey messages of joy and unity
Today's episode features two books that use bright, colorful illustrations to convey larger messages about acceptance and community. First, Here & No…
2 years ago
'Grief Is for People' is Sloane Crosley's memoir about losing a close friend
Editor's note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide.
Early in today's episode, writer Sloane Crosley tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe something that…
2 years ago