A Spiritual, Dangerous Quest in the Himalayas

Ian McEwan’s latest novel, “What We Can Know,” is many things at once: It’s a science fiction imagining of a future world devastated by climate catastrophe; it’s a literary mystery about a scholar’s search for a long-lost poem; it’s a deep dive into complicated marriages; and it’ ...  Show more

From political tell-alls to the continued triumph of romantasy novels, it’s been an eventful year in the publishing world. On this week’s episode, host MJ Franklin talks with his Book Review colleagues Alexandra Alter, Tina Jordan and John Maher about the biggest book stories and ...  Show more

This interview is inspired by one of the most incredible stories I have ever read. My special guest is Qat Wanders who's here to discuss her book about her early experiences traveling the world and the dangers she encountered with the female she loved.   Get Her Book: Searching F ...  Show more

Le romancier, âgé de 45 ans, qui vient de sortir « Le Ciel Ouvert », une collection de textes initialement postés sur son compte Instagram, nous reçoit chez lui à Nancy.

Nicolas Mathieu évoque son enfance à Golbey dans les Vosges auprès d'un père électromécanicien p ...  Show more

"That barrier between what is “real” and what is not, when that's more fluid, I think it's that's where the fun of fiction comes in. Especially when you're writing for kids.” - Minh LêLife is full of barriers. Barriers between reality and the imagination, the spiritual and physic ...  Show more

"There's these universal truths [...] specific details, but universal feelings and universal experiences that people hopefully can relate to. And that's what I go for in all of my books. Common humanity.” - Hena KhanHena Khan didn’t believe her perspective mattered. As a Pakistan ...  Show more