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
High school teachers reflect on 100 years of 'The Great Gatsby' NPR's Scott Detrow talks with two educators about teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby 100 years after its publication. Mallory Yu
In his new book, Mark Hoppus talks about the sense of loss when Blink-182 broke up In his new book, Blink-182 lead singer Mark Hoppus tells the story of how one of the biggest bands in the world broke up -- then overcame all the small things. Patrick Jarenwattananon
