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'Now Is Not the Time to Panic' captures a summer of teenage friendship and creativity
Now Is Not the Time to Panic is a novel, but the relationship at its core comes from best-selling author Kevin Wilson's own young adulthood. Two teens find each other, in a summer of boredom, and sta…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
'Fatty Fatty Boom Boom' details a lifelong relationship with food and body image
When Rabia Chaudry's family moved from Pakistan to the U.S., her parents fully embraced the processed foods lining the grocery store aisles. But as the author and attorney got older, she began to ass…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Two writers on building new careers and self-fulfillment through food
In this episode, two cookbook authors recount their relationship with food and how it's led them to unlikely places. First, actor and TikTok sensation Tabitha Brown tells NPR's Michel Martin about go…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
In 'Small Game,' a survival-challenge reality show takes a dark turn
Blair Braverman knows the great outdoors. So it makes sense that the American adventurer and "Naked And Afraid" contestant's first novel, Small Game, takes place in the wilderness. She tells NPR's Ay…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
In 'Somewhere Sisters,' twins adopted by different families reunite
Isabella and Ha are twin sisters, but they grew up oceans apart. Isabella was adopted by a white American couple in Illinois, while Ha was raised by her maternal aunt in Vietnam. In this episode, jou…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Bono writes about the faith and ecstasy of U2's music in 'Surrender'
Bono probably needs no introduction at this point. In this episode, the U2 frontman, philanthropist and now author sits down with NPR's Rachel Martin to talk about his new memoir, Surrender. He expla…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
'If I Survive You' navigates family and identity in the Jamaican diaspora
Jonathan Escoffery's debut collection of short stories follows the American-born son of Jamaican immigrants finding his place in the world and within his own family. Inspired by some of his own life …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Two books examine how we listen to music and why it resonates with us
The two books in today's episode explore how we construct meaning from the music we listen to. First, record producer Susan Rogers talks to WBUR's Robin Young about her book, This Is What It Sounds L…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
In 'The Last Chairlift,' John Irving revisits familiar themes with a new perspective
In this episode, NPR's Scott Simon pays best-selling author John Irving a visit in his Toronto home. Across from Irving's family photographs and slanted writing station, they discuss the writer's exp…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
'The Persuaders' finds power in bridging the political divide
The U.S. is highly polarized – and author Anand Giridharadas thinks writing off people with different opinions is only going to make things worse. In this episode, he tells NPR's Steve Inskeep about …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago