A new book follows two key figures in the global tradition of the occult NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Raphael Cormack about his new book, "Holy Men of the Electromagnetic Age: A Forgotten History of the Occult." Ayesha Rascoe
Tommy Orange and Kaveh Akbar discuss their friendship and going on book tour together NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tommy Orange and Kaveh Akbar, two authors who are also best friends on a driving tour of the Bay area. Scott Simon
In Sarah Harman's new novel, a hot mess of a mom sets out to find her kidnapped son A hot mess of a former pop singer becomes an unlikely detective when her son's classmate is kidnapped. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sarah Harman about her novel, "All The Other Mothers Hate Me." Ayesha Rascoe
Karen Russell discusses her new book 'The Antidote', set during the Dust Bowl NPR's Scott Simon asks Karen Russell about her new book, "The Antidote." It's an eerie novel set in the era of Dustbowl droughts. Scott Simon
'SNL' photographer reflects on iconic celebrity portraits Mary Ellen Matthews has been SNL's photographer for 25 years. In a new book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, she shares her most iconic celebrity photos, like Pete Davidson eating pasta. Tinbete Ermyas
Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known' Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count." Michel Martin
A fall 'Shattered' Hanif Kureishi's life. Dictating his new book gave him purpose Kureishi began his new memoir just days after a fall left him paralyzed. In it, he describes being completely dependent on others — and the sense of purpose he's gained from writing. Terry Gross
'I was devastated': Jordan Chiles recounts 2024 Olympics in new memoir Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles shares her up-and-down journey to the 2024 Paris Games and what happened afterward, in her new memoir, "I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams." Juana Summers
Language as protagonist in Cristina Rivera Garza's newly translated novel Pulitzer winner Cristina Rivera Garza offers new perspective on gender violence through a murder mystery and poetry. Adriana Gallardo
Alexander Vindman says Trump's appeasement of Russia won't end Ukraine war NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with retired Lt. Colonel and former Trump staffer Alexander Vindman on Russia, Ukraine and his new book. Alejandra Marquez Janse
