This historian dug up the hidden history of 'amateur' blackface in America In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America. Terry Gross
Elizabeth Arnott discusses her novel 'The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives' Three women survived marriages to serial killers and use their experience to catch one. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Elizabeth Arnott about her new novel, "The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives." Ayesha Rascoe
'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets. Alicia Garceau
New romance novel asks whether a marriage can survive PTSD NPR's Juana Summers talks with Cara Bastone about her latest romance novel, "No Matter What." The story starts with miscommunication, but protagonists Vin and Roz's love carries the story. Juana Summers
Roger Bennett's world revolves around the World Cup – and it always has NPR's Juana Summers talks to Roger Bennet about his new book, We Are the World (Cup), and what could be in store in this year's tournament as America hosts for the first time in 32 years. Juana Summers
'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