A classic Italian cookbook finally gets a full English translation NPR's Juana Summers speaks with publisher Michael Szczerban about the new full English translation of the classic Italian cookbook, The Talisaman of Happiness by Ada Boni. William Troop
The best audiobooks of 2025 As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular audiobooks of 2025. Andrew Limbong
After John le Carré's death, his son faced the 'daunting' task of reviving George Smiley Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picked up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the novel Karla's Choice. Originally broadcast Oct. 23, 2024. Sam Briger
Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence. Leila Fadel
Zadie Smith's heads up to young people: 'You are absolutely going to become old' Smith was 25 in 2000 when she published her critically acclaimed first novel. Now 50, her latest collection of essays, Dead and Alive, reflects on middle age, climate change and generational gaps. Terry Gross
New biography shows how Octavia Butler deserved better early in her career The KUOW Book Club is reading "Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler" by Susana M. Morris this month. I'm your reading guide Katie Campbell. Let's get into the first half of the book and Octavia Butler's early career. Katie Campbell
Books We Love: NPR staff's top non-fiction picks of the year NPR staff share recommendations for non-fiction reading from our Books We Love list: "The War of Art," "Shattered Lands," "Toni at Random" and "Patchwork." Melissa Gray
Was Michael Jordan NBA's GOAT? Phil Jackson reflects on the 'Masters of the Game' Legendary NBA head coach Phil Jackson and sports writer Sam Smith talk about the stars who helped define the sport, including Jordan, Kobe, Shaq and "bad boy" Dennis Rodman. Tonya Mosley
Ditch the gift cards and gimmicks. These Seattle readers say books are the best gifts this holiday season Seattleites are readers, and if you have one on your holiday shopping list, this is what other Seattle readers recommend. Brandi Fullwood
Can the lessons of 1929 help us avert another economic crisis? New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin draws parallels between the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression, and today's economic uncertainty. Dave Davies
