Book explores how an aphorism often contains 'The World in a Phrase' Author James Geary loves aphorisms, those short, witty statements that often contain profound truths.
'Nightmare Obscura' author explains how to take control of your dreams Sleep scientist Michelle Carr has spent years researching dreaming. She explains dream engineering, including how sensory inputs like light, sound and vibration can influence the subconscious. Tonya Mosley
Could reading more help men feel less alone? 'The Boys in the Boat' author Daniel James Brown thinks so Men are, apparently, reading less, at least according to a plethora of headlines over the past few months and years. Despite the questionable nature of this literary crisis, it's enough of a thing to have writers, publishers, and various pontificators wringing their hands over how to get men reading again. Katie Campbell
'What you see is really me,' says 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo Erivo says she found parallels between her life and the experience of her Wicked character, Elphaba. Her new memoir is called Simply More: A Book for Anyone who Has Been Told They're Too Much. Tonya Mosley
Seizures, broken spines and vomiting: Scientific testing that helped facilitate D-Day Biomedical engineer Rachel Lance says British scientists submitted themselves to experiments that would be considered unethical today. Her book is Chamber Divers. Originally broadcast April, 10 2024. Terry Gross
'Strega Nona' turns 50 The story about a grandma witch with her magically full pot of pasta still finds new audiences, even on TikTok.
'Strega Nona' is still reaching audiences at 50 years old An award-winning children's picture book, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola, turns 50. The story about a grandma witch with her magically full pot of pasta still finds new audiences — even on TikTok. Alex Cipolle
'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now. Tonya Mosley
Sen. Fetterman slams Democrats for shutting down government Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has a reputation for going against his party and he's been doing so by voting to reopen the government. He spoke to NPR Monday ahead of his new book release, "Unfettered." Ashley Brown
Susan Orlean shares all in her new memoir. Turns out her 'Joyride' revved up in Portland When Susan Orlean started her now storied writing career in Portland, she had to clarify: Portland, Oregon, not Maine. Katie Campbell