Books
Author Allen C. Guelzo joins us to share his latest biography, a character study of a complicated Civil War figure.
Air Date: October 27, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00‘Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America’
In her new book, Keisha N. Blain combines traditional historical biography with modern social commentary to paint a full picture of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer.
Air Date: October 5, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Free Library picks a new director: Kelly Richards, a Black career librarian from Michigan
He’ll assume leadership 15 months after the previous library director resigned over widespread allegations of discrimination.
3 years ago
During Banned Books Week, readers explore what it means to challenge texts
The theme of this year's Banned Books Week is "Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us."
3 years ago
Delaware County Libraries is seeking community input on its future plans
The system is building a “strategic plan for the future” and is asking the public to fill out a brief survey to help shape it.
3 years ago
New children’s book shows girls that women can build houses too
“The House That She Built” is based on a real house in Utah constructed entirely by women.
3 years ago
Andrea Constand writes of Cosby trial, #MeToo in new memoir
Andrea Constand remained something of an enigma over the years her sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby played out in Pennsylvania courts and the public square.
3 years ago
Eric Carle, creator of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ has died
The beloved author and illustrator drew more than 70 books for kids — often about friendly bugs like that famous caterpillar.
4 years ago
What the rise of Amazon has to do with the rise of Trump
The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.
4 years ago
Shankar Vedantam on why we lie to ourselves
Host of the Hidden Brain podcast, Shankar Vedantam discusses his new book about why we lie to ourselves and the risks and benefits of self-deception.
Air Date: May 19, 2021
Listen 49:43“Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR”
In the decades before NPR started up in the 1970s, successful women in journalism were rare. But when NPR came into the industry, so did four remarkable women.
Air Date: April 30, 2021
Listen 49:43Michelle Zauner, “Crying in H Mart”
Michelle Zauner's new memoir, Crying in H Mart, details the journey of grief, Korean food, identity, and memory that Zauner has been on since losing her mother.
Air Date: April 27, 2021
Listen 48:03How is Tree House Books hosting book giveaways for kids during the pandemic? By taking their show on the road.
4 years ago
“ADHD 2.0” with Dr. Edward Hallowell
A generation ago, people with ADD & ADHD didn't have a medical name for how their mind worked. They were called lazy or disorganized. Dr. Edward Hallowell's work changed that.
Air Date: April 6, 2021
Listen 49:30Remembering John Prine with the superfan author of a new book about the songwriter
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn spoke with Bruce Rits Gilbert about his new book, “John Prine One Song at a Time.”
4 years ago
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