Books Ruth Reichl's 'The Paris Novel' is a coming-of-age story set in 1980s Paris Food writer and editor Ruth Reichl's new book, "The Paris Novel," is a coming-of age story full of the author's favorite things: Art, fashion, literature, 1980s Paris, and - of course - oysters. Scott Simon
Arts & Life Happy Arbor Day! These 20 books will change the way you think about trees Trees communicate. They migrate. They protect. They heal. We climbed into the NPR archives to find some of our favorite arboreal fiction, nonfiction, and kids' lit — get ready to branch out. Beth Novey
Food After years of documenting Jewish food traditions, Joan Nathan focuses on her family's Joan Nathan has spent her life exploring in the kitchen, but for the Passover Seder, she sticks with a menu that follows her own family's traditions. Ari Shapiro Mia Venkat William Troop Mallory Yu
Arts & Life Judi Dench on a career and friendship forged by Shakespeare NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Judi Dench and director Brendan O'Hea about their new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent and a career and friendship forged by the Bard. Elena Burnett Courtney Dorning Mary Louise Kelly
Arts & Life PEN America cancels awards ceremony after writers protest PEN America has cancelled its annual Literary Awards ceremony after nearly half of the authors nominated withdrew in protest over the organization's response to the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza. Elizabeth Blair
Books Alicia D. Williams on 'Mid-Air' NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with author Alicia D. Williams about her latest book, Mid-Air. Written in verse, it's the story of a 13-year-old boy coming to terms with the loss of his best friend.
Books Chanel Miller's new children's novel follows lost socks in New York City Chanel Miller talks about her new book for children, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." Set in New York City, it's about a little girl and her friend who reunite people with their lost socks. Andrew Limbong
Books 'Persepolis' author releases a new graphic novel on Iran's women's protests Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persepolis," collaborates with others on a new graphic novel about Iran's "Women, Life, Freedom" protest movement. Eleanor Beardsley
Books Writer Caoilinn Hughes on 'The Alternatives' NPR's Andrew Limbong talks to Irish writer Caoilinn Hughes, whose new novel explores the bonds of sisterhood and the ways those bonds can be tested.
Books Allen Bratton's 'Henry Henry' gives the Shakespearan character a modern twist In "Henry Henry," Shakespeare's Prince Hal gets a modern, queer recast. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Allen Bratton about his debut novel. Scott Simon