'Us, After' memoir tackles suicide, grief and learning to love life again When Rachel Zimmerman's husband Seth died by suicide in 2014, she had more questions than answers.
How a quest for greater profits upended the global supply chain during the pandemic Everything from disinfectant wipes to computer chips were in short supply during the pandemic. New York Times journalist Peter Goodman explains the disruptions in How the World Ran Out of Everything. Dave Davies
'The Great River' explores the history and future of the Mississippi River The book tells of the Indigenous people who lived alongside the Mississippi River to the present-day restoration efforts that could return the river and its wetlands to a more natural state.
Much Ado About First Folios — the world's largest Shakespeare collection reopens The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is emerging from a four-year metamorphosis. Eighty-two copies of Shakespeare’s “First Folio” will be together on public display for the first time. Bob Mondello
Celebrating late jazz icon Duke Ellington on his 125th birthday It's been 50 years since Duke Ellington's death.
Why Anthony Fauci approaches every trip to the White House as if it's his last Over the course of his decades-long career in public health, Fauci vowed he would never shy away from speaking truth the U.S. president— even when it was inconvenient. Fauci's memoir is On Call. Dave Davies
NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2024 At work: hardworking news journalists. At home: omnivorous fiction readers. We asked our colleagues what they've enjoyed most this year and here are the titles they shared. Beth Novey
In 'The Friday Afternoon Club,' Griffin Dunne explores a legacy of both pain and fame Actor, producer and director Griffin Dunne's new memoir tells the story of the Dunne family and how they were devastated by the 1982 murder of his sister Dominique.
'Night of the Living Rez' author Morgan Talty follows up with novel 'Fire Exit' Writer Morgan Talty's short story collection Night of the Living Rez won him many fans and awards. Now he's back with his first novel. Andrew Limbong
Zach Williams' collection of short stories explore the mundane and the bizarre NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Zach Williams about his debut short story collection "Beautiful Days." Sacha Pfeiffer
