'America's Founding Son' shares how John Quincy Adams became a political maverick John Quincy Adams had one of the most consequential post-presidencies in U.S. history. NPR"s Steve Inskeep asks biographer Bob Crawford how Adams became the ultimate political maverick. Steve Inskeep
Journalist Norah O'Donnell corrects the record on the women lost to history NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Norah O'Donnell about her new book, "We the Women," which chronicles the stories of the women who built America. Kathryn Fink
Years ago, novelist Tayari Jones snuck into a writing class. It changed her life Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers. Tonya Mosley
Michael Pollan says AI may 'think' — but it will never be conscious "Consciousness is under siege," says author Michael Pollan. His new book, A World Appears, explores consciousness on both a personal and technological level. Terry Gross
In 'Mixed Marriage Project,' a woman explores her dad's study of interracial couples NPR's Michel Martin asks professor Dorothy Roberts about her new memoir, "The Mixed Marriage Project," about her father's quest to challenge white supremacy by studying interracial couples in Chicago. Michel Martin
A photojournalist details her rebellion against the Syrian regime -- and her father Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria, where her father was allegedly an assassin for the regime. She joined the Syrian revolution first as a protester and then as a photojournalist. Her memoir is Defiance. Aarti Shahani
Gisèle Pelicot tells her story in 'A Hymn to Life' In her memoir "A Hymn to Life," Gisèle Pelicot details her journey after discovering that her husband of nearly 50 years drugged and sexually abused her for years. Michel Martin
'American Struggle' author assesses Trump's expansion of presidential power Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham talks about Trump's impact on democracy. Meacham's latest book is a collection of speeches, letters and other original texts from 1619 to the present. Dave Davies
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump discusses his debut novel NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump about his debut novel, "Worse Than A Lie." Ayesha Rascoe
New book details how Hannibal Lecter went from character to franchise He will have you for dinner: what is it about an unapologetic cannibal that so captured readers and audiences? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Brian Raftery about his new book, "Hannibal Lecter: A Life." Scott Simon