Arts & Life A little mouse sets sail on a big adventure in 'The Ship in the Window' Author Travis Jonker and illustrator Matthew Cordell talk about the real model ship that inspired their picture book about a man, his son, a mouse, and the voyage that brings them together. Samantha Balaban
Books Nobel Prize in Literature goes to 'The Vegetarian' author Han Kang The Swedish Academy praised Kang for her "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.”
Arts & Life Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret looks back on a year of war Keret, who lives in Tel Aviv, reflects on the protests in Israel and the U.S. over the hostages and Gaza. The son of Holocaust survivors, he has left- and right-wing political views in his own family. Terry Gross
Books South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature Han Kang won "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." Her novel "The Vegetarian" won the International Booker Prize in 2016. Andrew Limbong Michel Martin
Arts & Life Han Kang becomes the first South Korean writer to win the Nobel Prize in literature The citation commended Han Kang's "intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." She won the International Booker Prize for The Vegetarian in 2016. Neda Ulaby
Books Dive deeper into the issues this political season with these book suggestions Want to read more about economics, health care and immigration before you vote? Here & Now's go-to book expert, Traci Thomas of "The Stacks" podcast, shares some book suggestions.
Books 'Exit Wounds' book shows majority of Mexico gun violence is committed with guns from the U.S. The Supreme Court has agreed to consider an effort by U.S. gun manufacturers to end a Mexican government lawsuit over the issue.
Books What's the KUOW Book Club reading in October? It's time to announce this month's book club pick — and our next live author event! Katie Campbell
Arts & Life Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot' Margaret Atwood knows that she scares people. She opens up about that perception and also reflects on the bad advice she's received in her career and how she takes vengeance. Rachel Martin
Books 'Good People' book tells stories of kindness and connection The book presents anecdotes selected and amplified from Upworthy's online community.
