Reginald Dwayne Betts discusses his new collection of poems, 'Doggerel' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Reginald Dwayne Betts about his new collection of poems, "Doggerel," a meditation on family, friendship and falling in love. Michel Martin
Before the internet, how the LA Public Library helped readers pick their next novel The Los Angeles Public Library stores thousands of index cards with staff reviews of books dating back to the 1920s. A librarian explains how they were used and what we can learn from them today. Clare Marie Schneider
Beauty and the geek: Emerald City Comic Con swoons for romantasy Among the comic book heroes and anime cosplayers of Emerald City Comic con, another fandom exists: romantasy readers. Katie Campbell
Slate writer Scaachi Koul discusses her book of essays, 'Sucker Punch' In her new book of essays, "Sucker Punch," Slate writer Scaachi Koul examines what happens when life radically changes course and you need to chart a new path forward. Leila Fadel
'SNL' photographer reflects on iconic celebrity portraits Mary Ellen Matthews has been SNL's photographer for 25 years. In a new book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, she shares her most iconic celebrity photos, like Pete Davidson eating pasta. Mia Venkat
Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known' Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count." Michel Martin
This Seattle author tells the 'deeper truth of our species' and evolution through the female body Whether readers pick up a copy of the original "Eve" or the new YA adaptation, they'll be presented with an incredibly well-researched yet conversational and funny account of humanity. Katie Campbell
A fall 'Shattered' Hanif Kureishi's life. Dictating his new book gave him purpose Kureishi began his new memoir just days after a fall left him paralyzed. In it, he describes being completely dependent on others — and the sense of purpose he's gained from writing. Terry Gross
'I was devastated': Jordan Chiles recounts 2024 Olympics in new memoir Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles shares her up-and-down journey to the 2024 Paris Games and what happened afterward, in her new memoir, "I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams." Brianna Scott
What's the KUOW Book Club reading in March? The KUOW Book Club is reading "Ma and Me" by Putsata Reang this month. Katie Campbell
