Rupert Everett's 'The American No' draws from the rejections he faced in Hollywood NPR's Scott Simon talks with British actor — and now short story writer — Rupert Everett about his new book, "The American No." Scott Simon
Charlotte Wood's new book is an examination of what we owe the world and ourselves NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Charlotte Wood about Stone Yard Devotional, in which the narrator retreats to a convent to escape the monotony of every day life. Soon, the disruptions arrive. Mia Venkat
Jo Nesbo's new book 'Blood Ties' begins with a mass murderer ready to start a family NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Jo Nesbo about his new thriller, Blood Ties. In it, two brothers with a dark history stand in contrast to the setting, a pretty little spa town. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Journalist Kelsey McKinney breaks down the pull and power of gossip in new memoir NPR's Juana Summers speaks with journalist Kelsey McKinney about her new book, You Didn't Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip. Lauren Hodges
In 'Idle Grounds', an idyllic summer with cousins takes a mysterious turn NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Krystelle Bamford about her new novel, "Idle Grounds," which tells the story of young cousins facing grownup truths. Ayesha Rascoe
Kenneth Turan discusses his new book tracing the history of MGM Film NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author and film critic Kenneth Turan about his new book, "Louis B. Mayer & Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation." Scott Simon
In 'Life Hacks for a Little Alien', a little girl finds comfort in an unlikely source NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Alice Franklin about her debut novel, Life Hacks for a Little Alien. Scott Simon
A pro dominatrix and novelist says empathy, curiosity and bravery are key to both jobs After publishing her first novel when she was 21, Brittany Newell started working as a dominatrix. The job gave her time to write — and plenty of material to draw from. Her new novel is Soft Core. Tonya Mosley
From Buffy to Mariah, pop culture got Ira Madison III through his teens NPR's Juana Summers speaks with cultural critic, TV writer and podcast host Ira Madison III about his new memoir, Pure Innocent Fun. Vincent Acovino