Arts & Life Why Anthony Fauci approaches every trip to the White House as if it's his last Over the course of his decades-long career in public health, Fauci vowed he would never shy away from speaking truth the U.S. president— even when it was inconvenient. Fauci's memoir is On Call. Dave Davies
Arts & Life NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2024 At work: hardworking news journalists. At home: omnivorous fiction readers. We asked our colleagues what they've enjoyed most this year and here are the titles they shared. Meghan Collins Sullivan Beth Novey
Books In 'The Friday Afternoon Club,' Griffin Dunne explores a legacy of both pain and fame Actor, producer and director Griffin Dunne's new memoir tells the story of the Dunne family and how they were devastated by the 1982 murder of his sister Dominique.
Arts & Life 'Night of the Living Rez' author Morgan Talty follows up with novel 'Fire Exit' Writer Morgan Talty's short story collection Night of the Living Rez won him many fans and awards. Now he's back with his first novel. Andrew Limbong
Arts & Life Zach Williams' collection of short stories explore the mundane and the bizarre NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Zach Williams about his debut short story collection "Beautiful Days." Jonaki Mehta Tinbete Ermyas Sacha Pfeiffer
Arts & Life 'Satchel' recalls the iconic pitcher who helped integrate Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Satchel Paige started his career pitching in the Negro leagues and later became a major league star. Author Larry Tye tells his story in Satchel. Originally broadcast in 2010. Dave Davies
Books Seattle library patrons rejoice (quietly). Digital books are back Readers rejoice! As of midday on Thursday, Seattle Public Library's digital book collection is once again accessible to the public. It’s the latest milestone as the library system works to recover a cyberattack last month that halted services. Kate Walters
Books 'I Will Greet the Sun Again' tells story of Iranian-American boy's struggle with identity Khashayar J. Khabushani's novel centers around K., an Iranian-American boy growing up in Los Angeles who struggles with both his identity and his sexuality. The book is now out in paperback.
Food Food gifts to feed the eyes and the palate from America's Test Kitchen's Elle Simone Scott "Food Gifts" is filled with creative ideas about food, packaging and how to put together food baskets.
Arts & Life Judge David Tatel on becoming the blind role model he never had NPR's Ari Shapiro sits down with retired D.C. Circuit judge David Tatel to talk about his new memoir "Vision." Kathryn Fink Ashley Brown Ari Shapiro