Nobel Prize in Literature goes to 'The Vegetarian' author Han Kang The Swedish Academy praised Kang for her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.”
Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret looks back on a year of war Keret, who lives in Tel Aviv, reflects on the protests in Israel and the U.S. over the hostages and Gaza. The son of Holocaust survivors, he has left- and right-wing political views in his own family. Terry Gross
South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature Han Kang won "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." Her novel "The Vegetarian" won the International Booker Prize in 2016. Andrew Limbong
Han Kang becomes the first South Korean writer to win the Nobel Prize in literature The citation commended Han Kang's "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." She won the International Booker Prize for The Vegetarian in 2016. Neda Ulaby
Dive deeper into the issues this political season with these book suggestions Want to read more about economics, health care and immigration before you vote? Here & Now's go-to book expert, Traci Thomas of "The Stacks" podcast, shares some book suggestions.
'Exit Wounds' book shows majority of Mexico gun violence is committed with guns from the U.S. The Supreme Court has agreed to consider an effort by U.S. gun manufacturers to end a Mexican government lawsuit over the issue.
What's the KUOW Book Club reading in October? It's time to announce this month's book club pick — and our next live author event! Katie Campbell
Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot' Margaret Atwood knows that she scares people. She opens up about that perception and also reflects on the bad advice she's received in her career and how she takes vengeance. Rachel Martin
'Good People' book tells stories of kindness and connection The book presents anecdotes selected and amplified from Upworthy's online community.
Kate McKinnon's middle-grade book is for a love letter to her fellow weirdos In her first children’s book, SNL star Kate McKinnon shows her affection for outsiders. It features Millicent Quib, a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Elizabeth Blair
