From the pandemic to porn, here's how norms around sex are shifting for Gen Z Journalist Carter Sherman says that members of Gen Z are having less sex than previous generations — due in part to the political and social climate. Her new book is The Second Coming. Tonya Mosley
Author Nora Pinciotti on Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne and the 2000s 'Hit Girls' Author and podcaster Nora Princiotti tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about her new book, "Hit Girls," and the pop stars of the turn of the millennium. Ryan Benk
What separates the ultrarich from the just-plain-rich? The gigayacht. A new collection of essays by New Yorker writer Evan Osnos, The Haves and Have-Yachts, provides rich research and material for the conversation about extreme wealth in America today. Frank Langfitt
Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about professional mourners NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners. Scott Simon
In 'Human Nature,' author Kate Marvel explores climate change through nine emotions NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions. Scott Simon
Remembering Edmund White, a writer who chronicled gay life and culture Growing up, White tried to "cure" his own homosexuality; he later drew upon that time for his 1982 bestseller, A Boy's Own Story. White died June 3. Originally broadcast in 1985, 1994, 1997 and 2006. Terry Gross
Journalist and author Sara Kehaulani Goo discusses her new book 'Kuleana' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist and author Sara Kehaulani Goo about her new book "Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i." Michel Martin
How Larry Charles went from selling jokes on the street to writing for 'Seinfeld' In his new memoir, Comedy Samurai, Charles reflects on his career in comedy — from writing for Seinfeld to directing Sacha Baron Cohen's films Borat and Brüno — and a recent near-death experience. Terry Gross
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the 10-year anniversary of 'Between the World and Me' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about the 10-year anniversary of his landmark publication "Between the World and Me." Michel Martin
'How to Dodge a Cannonball' satirizes the Civil War through a 15-year-old flag twirler A white Illinois teen attaches himself to a regiment of Black Union soldiers in the satirical Civil War novel "How to Dodge a Cannonball." NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with author Dennard Dayle about it. Ayesha Rascoe