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
Author Louis Sachar ventures into writing for adults with 'The Magician of Tiger Castle' Louis Sachar the award-winning book "Holes," the absurdist "Wayside School" series and many others. With his latest book, he’s doing something new — writing for adults.
Ready, set, read. Jaipur Literature Festival returns to Seattle with diverse offerings The Jaipur Literature Festival is returning to Seattle this month. Katie Campbell
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
What's the KUOW Book Club reading in September? The KUOW Book Club is reading "Transplants" by Daniel Tam-Claiborne this month. Katie Campbell
Books We Love: NPR staff recommends their favorite non-fiction books of 2025 2025 has had some stellar non-fiction. NPR staffer recommend their picks from our Books We Love list - with subjects ranging from Desi Arnaz to women and war. Felix Contreras
Seattle author Lynda Mapes shares her love of old-growth forests, from their quiet to their 'fructifying funk' This month, the KUOW Book Club read Lynda V. Mapes' new book, "The Trees are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests." Mapes joined KUOW's Katie Campbell for a live conversation at the Seattle Central Library, the final in a three-part summer series in partnership with Seattle Public Library. The full audio and video from the event is available below. Katie Campbell
How to get out of a reading rut, according to one of Seattle's most decorated readers Online reading companions like The StoryGraph and the Libby app have made tracking how many books you read easier than ever. And that might cause some anxiety among the most avid bookworms. Katie Campbell
NEA cancels decades-long creative writing fellowship For decades the program has supported writers who would become big names – Alice Walker, Michael Cunningham, Louise Erdrich and more. Last week, applicants got an email saying the program would be no more. Andrew Limbong
