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A new Bonnie and Clyde-type adventure in 'Teenager' by Bud Smith
Two teenagers in love, in a whole lot of trouble, and on a road trip across the country. It's the plot of Bud Smith's novel Teenager, a Bonnie and Clyde-type story that blends romance, crime, and adv…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on the ethical dilemmas of working for Trump
As secretary of defense for President Trump, Mark Esper was privy to a lot of the inner workings of the administration. In his new book, A Sacred Oath, he brings readers into the room with him, showi…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Two nonfiction books... that just won Pulitzer Prizes!
The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the country for writers... and last year's winners were just announced this week. So today, we're looking back at two nonfiction authors wh…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
The illusion and power of money in Hernan Diaz's 'Trust'
Money is all things... or it can become all things, says Hernan Diaz, author of Trust. In his new book, readers are presented with narratives on wealth, reality, and a woman set on separating fact fr…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Romance, terror, and the supernatural in Isabel Cañas' debut novel 'The Hacienda'
In the aftermath of the Mexican war for independence, a new bride finds herself alone in a haunted house surrounded by people who don't believe her. It's the plot of Isabel Cañas' debut novel The Hac…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
The paradox of fame in Minnie Driver's new memoir
Minnie Driver's experience with fame has been what she calls "surreal." She's faced the paradox of fame: she wants to be seen, but not that much. In her new memoir Managing Expectations, the British-…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
In 'The Family Roe:' the human side of the landmark abortion case 'Roe v. Wade'
Despite the attention that Roe v. Wade has gotten throughout the years, there are still many details about the case that are obscure to the public. For one, the landmark case that legalized most abor…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
For Mother's Day, two books that tackle motherhood
This weekend is Mother's Day, a good occasion to reflect on the art of parenting. First, comedian Glenn Boozan speaks to Celeste Headlee on Here and Now about her book There Are Moms Way Worse Than Y…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical novel fictionalizes involuntary sterilizations
Dolen Perkins-Valdez says she's attracted to what she calls "silences in the archives," or – holes in our recollection in history, particularly those in African American history. In her new historica…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Colson Whitehead Finally Gets To Flex His Comedy Muscle
After writing his Pulitzer Prize-winning books The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, author Colson Whitehead needed a change of pace. So for his next novel, Harlem Shuffle, he decided to tack…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago