In “Long Island,” Colm Tóibín gives a second act to characters from his beloved novel “Brooklyn”
The celebrated Irish author on his intimate approach to storytelling, why he keeps returning to his hometown setting of Enniscorthy, and his best advice for aspiring writers.
“The Wealth of Shadows” is a captivating thriller about economic warfare
With a fresh angle on WWII and a knack for making complex economic concepts thrilling, Graham Moore’s latest historical novel pulls off the improbable, twice.
“In My Time of Dying” is an atheist’s exploration of the idea of an afterlife
After a near-death experience, celebrated reporter and documentary filmmaker Sebastian Junger delved into a fascinating inquiry of what science can—and can’t—tell us about what happens after we die.
Punk legend Kathleen Hanna reclaims her narrative in “Rebel Girl”
In her self-narrated memoir, the musician dives into art, trauma, feminism, riot grrrl, and the road to a revolutionary career.
Why people pleasing is more harmful than you think
It took author Hailey Magee years to prioritize her best interests, set boundaries, and have her own back. Here's how you can too.
Bring back election cake! And other lessons learned from “Living Constitutionally”
Humorist and bestselling author A.J. Jacobs committed to a year of 18th-century living to better understand the US Constitution and how "we the people" can restore our duty to the common good.
Unlocking a safe with Michael Connelly
The author known for detective novels shares his inspiration for "The Safe Man" and how a multicast production takes it to new dimensions.
“All the Glimmering Stars” is an extraordinary story of love and survival
Mark Sullivan’s deeply researched new novel depicts the real-life story of two teenagers who escaped the horrors of child-soldiering for a Ugandan warlord.
Christina Lauren takes us to “Paradise”
The powerhouse romance writing duo discuss their all-time favorite characters, the key to their collaboration, and their incurable fangirl souls.
Carley Fortune whisks listeners away to Prince Edward Island for "This Summer Will Be Different"
The bestselling author on how she chooses her sumptuous settings, why she loves second-chance romances, and that Harry and Meghan adaptation.
Elsie Silver is “Wild” for single dads
The bestselling author kicks off another small-town romance series with “Wild Love.”
Alice Wong wants you to rethink the parameters of intimacy
The prolific author and activist delves into popular misconceptions around what constitutes closeness and shares what disabled people have in common with the queer community.