This Seattle author tells the 'deeper truth of our species' and evolution through the female body Whether readers pick up a copy of the original "Eve" or the new YA adaptation, they'll be presented with an incredibly well-researched yet conversational and funny account of humanity. Katie Campbell
Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known' Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count." Michel Martin Play AudioListen 7 mins
'SNL' photographer reflects on iconic celebrity portraits Mary Ellen Matthews has been SNL's photographer for 25 years. In a new book, The Art of the SNL Portrait, she shares her most iconic celebrity photos, like Pete Davidson eating pasta. Tinbete Ermyas Mia Venkat Ari Shapiro
Slate writer Scaachi Koul discusses her book of essays, 'Sucker Punch' In her new book of essays, "Sucker Punch," Slate writer Scaachi Koul examines what happens when life radically changes course and you need to chart a new path forward. Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 7 mins
Beauty and the geek: Emerald City Comic Con swoons for romantasy Among the comic book heroes and anime cosplayers of Emerald City Comic con, another fandom exists: romantasy readers. Katie Campbell
Before the internet, how the LA Public Library helped readers pick their next novel The Los Angeles Public Library stores thousands of index cards with staff reviews of books dating back to the 1920s. A librarian explains how they were used and what we can learn from them today. Clare Marie Schneider
Reginald Dwayne Betts discusses his new collection of poems, 'Doggerel' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author Reginald Dwayne Betts about his new collection of poems, "Doggerel," a meditation on family, friendship and falling in love. Michel Martin Play AudioListen 7 mins
Author Putsata Reang describes life as a refugee when 'you cannot go in the water or come up on land' This is KUOW's book club, and we just read through the first half of Putsata Reang's memoir "Ma and Me." Katie Campbell
Co-authors discuss their dystopian graphic novel 'You Must Take Part in Revolution' NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the co-authors of "You Must Take Part in Revolution," a new dystopian graphic novel set in the year 2035 with the U.S. and China at war. Leila Fadel Play AudioListen 7 mins
'Red Scare' revisits the fear of Communism that gripped post-WWII America Writer Clay Risen describes the anti-Communist frenzy that destroyed the careers of thousands of teachers, union activists and civil servants — and connects that era to our current political moment. Dave Davies Play AudioListen 36 mins
