Colm Toibin vowed to never write a sequel. Until 'Long Island' NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with author Colm Toibin about his new novel Long Island. His main character opens her front door to a stranger who accuses her husband of having an affair with his wife. Kathryn Fink
Brittney Griner recounts 'degrading' and 'dirty' conditions of Russian detention NPR's Juana Summers speaks with WNBA star Brittney Griner about her new memoir, Coming Home. Juana Summers
From 'Magnum, P.I.' to dancing with royalty, Tom Selleck shares his journey in new memoir Tom Selleck became a TV star in the 1980s as the Hawaii-based detective of "Magnum, P.I." He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about what it took to get there and his new memoir, "You Never Know." Scott Simon
Christian author, warning of domestic terrorism, speaks directly to her community NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Elizabeth Neumann about the rise of Christian extremism. Neumann served as a Homeland Security official in the Trump administration. Her new book is Kingdom of Rage.
Why 1999 was such a big year for movies NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Brian Raftery, author of the book, Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen.
Author Emily Oster's new book 'Unexpected' tackles difficult pregnancies NPR's Scott Detrow talks with author Emily Oster about her new book The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications.
Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel' is a coming-of-age story set in 1980s Paris Food writer and editor Ruth Reichl's new book, "The Paris Novel," is a coming-of age story full of the author's favorite things: Art, fashion, literature, 1980s Paris, and - of course - oysters. Scott Simon
After years of documenting Jewish food traditions, Joan Nathan focuses on her family's Joan Nathan has spent her life exploring in the kitchen, but for the Passover Seder, she sticks with a menu that follows her own family's traditions. Mia Venkat
Judi Dench on a career and friendship forged by Shakespeare NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Judi Dench and director Brendan O'Hea about their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent and a career and friendship forged by the Bard. Courtney Dorning
Alicia D. Williams on 'Mid-Air' NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with author Alicia D. Williams about her latest book, Mid-Air. Written in verse, it's the story of a 13-year-old boy coming to terms with the loss of his best friend.