Books Kate McKinnon's middle-grade book is for a love letter to her fellow weirdos In her first children’s book, SNL star Kate McKinnon shows her affection for outsiders. It features Millicent Quib, a mad scientist with worms in her hair and oysters in her bathtub. Elizabeth Blair
Politics In excerpt from new memoir, Melania Trump says women have the ‘right to choose’ abortion The former first lady says she is a longtime supporter of abortion rights. Her memoir is coming out a year after former President Donald Trump said he was "able to kill Roe v. Wade." Bill Chappell
Arts & Life Kate McKinnon's new middle-grade mystery is for all her fellow misfits The SNL star says her new book is part of what she calls her “private mission to give a wink and a nod” to young people who might feel “different” — like she did — growing up. Elizabeth Blair
Books TikTok star Geo Rutherford teaches us about spooky lakes, from Lake Superior to Lake Baikal The book was born out of Geo Rutherford's TikTok series about lakes across the country.
Arts & Life Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how oppression can breed oppression in ‘The Message’ In his first nonfiction book in a decade, Coates reflects on what he learned while visiting three different places: Senegal, South Carolina and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Terry Gross
Health 'The Road to Wisdom' charts COVID skepticism, distrust and misinformation The COVID-19 pandemic revealed that we are a deeply divided society. Cynicism and distrust of science, health professionals, and institutions have taken hold and remain, even after the emergency of the pandemic has faded.
Food Ina Garten shares her secret for a great dinner party: 6 people and round table "I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens. Tonya Mosley
Arts & Life 'Fledgling' is Octavia Butler's unfinished but fundamental legacy This is the KUOW Book Club, and we’re wrapping up "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler. Katie Campbell
Books Robert Caro's 'The Power Broker' at 50 Robert Caro's "The Power Broker" was published 50 years ago this month. We meet the author, and learn why he delves so deep in his research. Scott Detrow
Books Book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Lupita Aquino, also known as "Lupita Reads" on social media, shares a few book recommendations by Latino authors. Hosts