Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading? (This story originally aired on July 7 on All Things Considered.) Andrew Limbong
'I want to write myself into existence,' says 'Colored Television' author Danzy Senna was born a few years after Loving v. Virginia legalized interracial marriage. "Existing as a family was a radical statement at that time," she says. Originally broadcast Sept. 3, 2024. Terry Gross
How the National Enquirer inspired an ambitious work of speculative fiction Sequoia Nagamatsu's 2022 speculative fiction hit "How High We Go in the Dark" may not be your typical summer read, but hear me out: The sunshine makes it easier to see the intricately woven silver linings throughout. Katie Campbell
A young novelist takes on misconceptions about teen moms in 'The Girls Who Grew Big' Mottley's latest novel follows three young women as they navigate pregnancy and motherhood in a small town in Florida. She sees the novel as an extension of her work as a doula. Tonya Mosley
NPR's Books We Love is back for your summer reading needs Summer reading season is here! We' have some top book picks for you, courtesy of NPR staffers. Ayesha Rascoe
First time novelist writes about life in semi-dystopian reality TV show First time novelist, Aisling Rawle, has just published "The Compound" - a book set in a semi-dystopian reality TV show. Pien Huang
From caterpillar to butterfly, 'Papilio' grows up in a new picture book Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends. Samantha Balaban
How Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025. Terry Gross
A 'Failed Child Star' looks back on life in Argentina and Hollywood Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina. Terry Gross
Summer book club continues with an imaginative collection of speculative fiction The KUOW Book Club and Seattle Public Library are continuing our summer reading series this month with "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century" by Kim Fu. Katie Campbell