Books

Former NPR host Michele Norris asked Americans to share their thoughts about race on a postcard. "Our Hidden Conversations" is about what she learned.

Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.

Molly Roden Winter, author of "More: A Memoir of Open Marriage" and husband Stewart Winter discuss non-monogamy, its effect on themselves and their 24-year marriage.

Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.

Could you survive an apocalypse? Do you know how to build a bunker, fend off a hostile clan or survive a robot uprising? We hear from two Philadelphia authors.

Can drawing a picture, gazing at a painting or singing a song help connect us with others? Physician Jeremy Nobel believes art may be the answer to our loneliness epidemic.

Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.

Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But here are some of this year's top reads compiled by public libraries in the U.S.

Poet and writer Ross Gay explains ways to find delight in everyday life, even when we are feeling grief or sorrow.

Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.

Penn climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Plus, how to taste, pair and love cheese from around the world with Tenaya Darlington.

Forget 'fail fast, fail often.' Business professor Amy Edmondson explains not all failures are equal. This hour, how we can learn and grow from failing well.

UPenn's President Magill resigned after intense criticism over her comments before Congress on combating antisemitism on college campuses. We'll debate about free speech.

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains how we can find success and growth by trying new things, making mistakes, and asking for advice.

A conflict management expert on navigating unwanted comments and conversations at the dinner table. Plus, award-winning author Ayana Mathis talks about her latest novel.