'Notes to John' completes late author Joan Didion's trilogy on grief NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Knopf publisher Jordan Pavlin and Shelley Wanger, Joan Didion's longtime editor and one of her literary trustees, about the new book "Notes to John." Scott Detrow
AI eavesdrops on your sleep in this nightmarish 'Dream Hotel' Laila Lalami's dystopian novel centers on a woman who's been incarcerated because an algorithm flagged her as a crime risk. The Dream Hotel paints a grim picture about the ways our data can betray us. Carolina Miranda
This 'ultra-wealthy' Seattle suburb inspired dystopian novel’s take on pleasure and privilege Reading C Pam Zhang's "Land of Milk and Honey" is like walking up to the finest buffet while a strict personal trainer eyeballs every morsel you put on your plate. You want it, but you feel guilty for that wanting. Katie Campbell
These 2 funny books give readers a reason to smile in tough times Dorothy Parker's posthumously published collection is Poems; Camilla Barnes' debut novel is The Usual Desire to Kill. Both affirm: sharp humor can be grounded in pain. Maureen Corrigan
Emily Henry discusses her new novel, 'Great Big Beautiful Life' NPR's Miles Parks speaks with writer Emily Henry about her new novel, "Great Big Beautiful Life." Miles Parks
Journalist Joy-Ann Reid revisits the legacy and marriage of Medgar and Myrlie Evers Reid's book, Medgar and Myrlie, tells the stories of the civil rights leader from Mississippi and his wife, who became an activist after Medgar's 1963 assassination. Originally broadcast Feb. 7, 2024. Terry Gross
New book explores the real-life KGB spy program that inspired 'The Americans' In The Illegals: Russia's Most Audacious Spies and Their Century-Long Mission to Infiltrate the West, Shaun Walker shares how agents were trained to blend into a target country and pose as citizens. Dave Davies
Fox News contributor Steve Hilton discusses his new book, 'Califailure' NPR's A Martinez speaks with Fox News contributor Steve Hilton about his new book "Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State." A Martínez
Melinda French Gates on what billionaires with 'absurd' wealth owe back to society In a new memoir, French Gates writes about the end of her marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and her ongoing philanthropic work, directing funds and attention to women's health initiatives. Tonya Mosley
'You Are Here' and you are writing. Readers get creative for National Poetry Month This is the KUOW Book Club, and we're reading "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" edited by 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. I'm your guide, Katie Campbell. I asked y'all to try writing a poem of your own — you delivered. Katie Campbell
