It’s an adventure story, many stories in fact, to strange places with unusual people (almost by definition, as they tend to spend much of their lives underground). Happy reading!". Inside this special section are reviews of 45 books — mysteries, novels, story collections and books for young adults. And yet, there’s deepening distrust of expertise. The celebrated historian pulls back the curtain on his own career and craft, revealing the painstaking process, and meticulous attention to detail, that has produced authoritative biographies of Lyndon Johnson and Robert Moses.

Produced by Rose Friedman, Petra Mayer, Beth Novey and Meghan Sullivan | Executive Producer: Ellen Silva About. She creates wonderful characters and worlds! by. The premise of Ainslie’s book is that each of us is a multiplicity of “selves” that compete with one another for control — like the alcoholic’s rational self, taking medication in the morning to induce vomiting, when the alcoholic self can’t resist a drink in the afternoon. As someone who’s never really been into graphic novels, let alone manga, this series has completely blown me away. The Book Concierge is back with 350+ great reads, hand-picked by NPR staff and trusted critics. How do indie booksellers continue to attract and maintain a loyal base of customers? June hardly has a chance to throw on a bikini and step onto the deck before morning shows, magazines, and Web sites descend with their 'Beach Reads' and 'Summer Reading Lists' and 'Summer Fiction Top Tens.' Jeffrey Brown. What seems most prescient to me in these ever-more partisan times is how similar the events and attitudes Lutes records are to what we see in the news every day in 2019. — Anne Davenport, senior coordinating producer, CANVAS/Arts and Culture. And can Barry write? These were brief encounters but – in my memory — they were not rushed. "The Power of the Dog," first published in 1967, and reissued in a new edition by Back Bay Books, details the conflicts that surface in the lives of two brothers and cattle ranchers in 1920s Montana.

", 11-Year-Old Harper from Tampa, Fla.: "Terror at Bottle Creek," by Watt Key, "It's about a boy who is 13, [and] his father is lost somewhere, and during a hurricane he is trapped in a tree, with all these poisonous snakes, and it's just really good. There's so much we have yet to understand about our seas — and we won't get the full picture about ourselves and our planet's future until we do. We take a deep look at the origins, responses and lessons of the flu pandemic of 1918. Streever is possibly the first to assemble such a comprehensive look at humanity's explorations underwater, from the worlds of diving, science, submersibles and more. Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the author of the novel 'Fleishman Is in Trouble,' recently expressed puzzlement on Twitter that her book was being described as a 'beach read.' Thank you.

Then, people start dying. News: "O, The Oprah Magazine's Summer 2019 Reading List" — "Summer is here! (@leighhaber), Hannah Oliver Depp, owner of Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, D.C. (@OliverDepp), Anna Bauman, producer: "Women Talking," by Miriam Toews. Det. Poetry that engages history and today’s front page, in lyrical language that moves quietly and then lands with a punch. With nearly 100 interviews with players, coaches and officials, Murray’s book appeals to both super fans of the famed 1999 team, and fans who started paying attention during the 2019 World Cup. My producer told Oz what was happening and when I arrived he asked if we should go ahead with our interview. Photo by Getty Images. O, The Oprah Magazine shared its list of 32 books to read this summer—all by female authors, no less. The On Point Book Club: Staff Picks For Summer 2019. The remarkable story of Wolf 8, the nervy runt who became the alpha male of the pack in Yellowstone National Park. And, they're women of different ages. It is a true coming-of-age story, as the protagonist has to find his way in the world while learning who he is. It reminds me of a John Steinbeck book, because it really puts you into the Amazon. I am not a critic, and I’m not telling you these are the “best.” I am a reporter who happens to love reading, eager to find out more and pass on what I learn. ", Melissa from Ithaca, N.Y.: "The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century," by Kirk Wallace Johnson, "It’s really not something I would normally read. I met Amaryllis Fox this summer– as she was beginning to talk about her memoir, “Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA” — and was struck by how my own biases presented themselves. Sydney Wertheim Associate ProducerSydney Wertheim is an associate producer for On Point. 2019 has been a stressful year for me. The New York Times: "Text on the Beach: Great Summer Reads" — "Last summer, I made it to the beach only once — to Asbury Park, N.J., for a day trip with my son. Produced by Nicole Cohen, Rose Friedman, Petra Mayer and Glen Weldon | Executive Producer: Ellen Silva Designed by Juan Elosua, Geoff Hing, Katie Park and Matthew Zhang – Published Dec. 5, 2017 . Her personal story is compelling and, after reading it, I feel like I better understand — and can better explain — the world we live in. His reporting from visits to the southern border of the U.S. and the Mediterranean, and his dive into historical facts, inform this pointed take on who is responsible for a world on the move. It doesn’t matter. Oz was as gracious as could be. Authors Tom Perrotta, Geraldine Brooks and Lawrence Wright tell us what they think. For technical questions or comments about WPR’s website, streaming or other digital media products, please use our Website Feedback form. Before her novel “Flights,” the Polish writer was little known in the U.S. Now she’s won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature and more of her books are being translated and released here. James Carse’s thesis is simple: Human activity can be split between the two kinds of games, finite and infinite. This work of historical fiction weaves together real events and people, with a half dozen main fictional characters, including a cynical journalist and young woman, trying to navigate the city and their inner lives. The story of the U.S. Women’s National Team goes back decades, and is chronicled in a fantastic new book called, "National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer."

But, as the year draws to a close, if you want more recommendations for your own groaning bookshelves, my colleagues and I suggest adding these 29 books to your reading list, starting with three novels that stood out for me this year. For me, a non-triggering look at the history and current state of bias, privilege, fear and scarcity in America.

Suketu Mehta adds an important document to the national conversation on immigration. Thrillers to memoirs. Fernando Palenzuela: "Circe," by Madeline Miller. I am at a loss. Grace Tatter, producer: "Heartland," by Sarah Smarsh. Despite the heavy topic, this book was an easy read. The book made me think of my life as a former civics teacher and how I needed to do a better job explaining to my students what government actually does each day. I like Giridharadas’ idea of restoring trust in government, given it seems to be in the best position to make the systemic changes the country needs. But where there was a governess in James’ novel, there is a modern nanny in Ware’s take. Now, before I take these words out of quotation marks, and before we explore this season’s nominees, I want to provide a modern definition of the term.". Around her, animals are dying. What books would be in your Zoom background library? Read But the remedy is to hear more from more women, and the (seemingly) seamless liberation of their hidden feelings onto the page feels like a feat of narrative journalism.