Writers & Writing

A former Texas high school Texas star is determined to become the World's Strongest Man. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks with Drew Buxton about his tragicomic novel, "Daytona Teddy Riggs."

NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to former U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar about his new memoir, "Borderlands: My Fight For an Inclusive America."

Sam Roberts has spent a good part of his career writing obituaries for the New York Times. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with him about his work and his new book, "Are They Dead Yet?"

As the opioid crisis grew in the United States, so did the number of centers for addiction treatment. But as investigative reporter Shoshana Walter wrote in her book "Rehab: An American Scandal," many of these centers fail to meet the needs of those with addictions and suffer from a lack of oversight.

It's been a standout summer for actor, playwright, and now kids' book author John Leguizamo, who's getting raves for his performance in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."

"The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas picked "The Odyssey" for her summer book club read

The book centers around 10-year-old Korean American Jeon-Gi, who navigates an eventful summer at a Korean church camp.

A new book celebrates the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon's signature album, "Graceland." NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ashley Kahn, author of "Days of Miracle and Wonder."

Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.

Our brains aren’t wired to like the uncertainty that comes with change.