Writers & Writing

Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the soundtrack of the 20th century. His book is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Originally broadcast Jan. 30, 2025.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Honoree Fanonne Jeffers about her new book Misbehaving at the Crossroads: Essays & Writings.

We revisit Robin Young's October 2024 conversation with restaurateur and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi about his best-selling cookbook "Ottolenghi Comfort," which he wrote with Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley.

Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina.

Jenny Han feels close to her teen self, which explains why her books and their adaptations connect with teen audiences. She spoke with Rachel about the potency of shame and what she's selfish about.

In her debut memoir, acclaimed Palestinian American novelist and poet Hala Alyan describes her journey of exile, surrogacy and finding home.

Inspired by the cleansing water of spiritual baths, aja monet's new poetry collection "Florida Water" explores ways a poem can rinse, unravel and reveal hard truths.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Tamara Yajia about her memoir, Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star and growing up with her unconventional family in the U.S. and Argentina.

"Here One Moment" tells the story of plane passengers who are told by a mysterious woman when and how they will die.

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and Rent, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.