Author Stephen Greenblatt on 'Shakespeare's Greatest Rival,' Christopher Marlowe NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to author Stephen Greenblatt about Dark Renaissance, which explores the life of Christopher Marlowe — the playwright he describes as "Shakespeare's greatest rival." Mia Venkat
In his new book, author Dan Brown tackles the ultimate mystery Author Dan Brown is known for storylines that delve into myth and conspiracy theories. His new book — The Secret of Secrets — tackles the ultimate mystery: human consciousness. Tyler Bartlam
New teen thriller 'Sisters in the Wind' finds drama in hidden identities Angeline Boulley, author of the hit Firekeeper's Daughter, writes thrillers set in Native American communities in northern Michigan, like the ones where her family has lived for generations. Neda Ulaby
Experiencing pain? Sanjay Gupta explains why 'It Doesn't Have to Hurt' Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing certain kinds of pain. Terry Gross
Author Arundhati Roy discusses her new memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with acclaimed author Arundhati Roy about her new book "Mother Mary Comes to Me," her first major work of autobiography. Leila Fadel
Broadcasting pioneer Jayne Kennedy opens up on triumphs and heartbreaks in new memoir NPR's Juana Summers speaks to barrier-breaking sports broadcaster Jayne Kennedy about her new memoir. Jeffrey Pierre
The novel 'Buckeye' explores forgiveness, war and a forbidden kiss NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Patrick Ryan about his new novel, Buckeye. Erika Ryan
Ken Jaworowski discusses his new book 'What About The Bodies' NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with author Ken Jaworowski about his new book "What About The Bodies," a thriller in which three characters' troubles converge in a small, Rust Belt town. Ayesha Rascoe
Kate Riley discusses 'Ruth,' her novel about a woman in an insular religious community Ruth is part of an insular, communal Christian sect, but she has a hard time fitting in. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Kate Riley about living in that kind of community and her debut novel, "Ruth." Ayesha Rascoe
'I regret that I didn't fight harder,' former labor secretary Robert Reich says Reich served under President Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He opens his new memoir, Coming Up Short, with an apology on behalf of the Baby Boom generation for failing to build a more just society. Tonya Mosley
