With 'I Love Lucy' and beyond, Desi Arnaz helped shaped TV as we know it The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom. Terry Gross
A disabled mom's message to parents: We all need help, and it's OK to ask for it Raising two kids while living with an autonomic nervous system disorder taught Jessica Slice to embrace interdependence. Her story is a reminder to parents of the power of asking for help. Mara Gordon
Israeli writer Etgar Keret reflects on writing during difficult times NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with writer Etgar Keret about his new book, Autocorrect. Many of the short stories were written before the war began, but he says they've taken on new meaning since then. Ari Shapiro
Bestselling author James Patterson on the voices that keep him up at night Patterson's books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. He says he often gets ideas for them late at night. His latest, The #1 Dad Book, offers advice for fathers. Terry Gross
In 'What Will People Think?,' a Palestinian American woman must hide her stand-up comedy career Sara Hamdan discusses her debut novel What Will People Think?, a story about a Palestinian American woman learning to chase her dreams and break cultural expectations. Gurjit Kaur
Madeleine Thien's new novel 'The Book of Records' explores the fluidity of time NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Madeleine Thien about her new novel, The Book of Records begins when a seven year old girl named Lina arrives with her father in an unusual place. Ari Shapiro
'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking Kate Messner's new middle grade novel The Trouble With Heroes Is about a boy who gets into trouble with the law. Instead of juvie, he's tasked with hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks. Andrew Limbong
In memoir, 'Uncommon Favor,' coach Dawn Staley says she's trying to pay it forward NPR's Juana Summers talks with Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, about her new memoir and successful career. Juana Summers
In 'Original Sin,' Jake Tapper describes a 'cover-up' of Joe Biden's decline Tapper's book, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman." Terry Gross
Biden's cancer diagnosis underscores question at the heart of new book 'Original Sin' NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with CNN Anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson about their new book Original Sin. Tyler Bartlam
