A bibliophile tries to understand her father through his favorite Swedish mystery books.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Renee Montagne, Nina Martin, Alex Tizon, Mary Mann, Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah, and Andy Newman.
Posted inBooks, Current Events, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Story
Where Have You Hidden the Cholera?
In Mozambique and around the world — and throughout history — cholera outbreaks have caused riots. Why? And what does it have to do with bicycles?
Posted inNonfiction, Travel
Travel Writing for Americans Who Stay Home
An editor reflects on a career in travel writing, even as Americans travel less and are exposed to less diversity.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Quotes
Guilt: The Unwanted Guest at Every Family Holiday Celebration
In this humorous take on passing down family holiday traditions, NPR Code Switch’s Kat Chow reflects on how duty and guilt mute her enthusiasm for Chinese Lunar New Year until she accepts that guilt is simply a natural part of the ritual.
Posted inBlog Post, Current Events
Where Have All The White House Press Briefings Gone?
Trump’s White House is gradually eroding the tradition of daily press briefings.
Posted inArts & Culture, Blog Post, Business & Tech
Why Don’t We Work Less?
Is it because we don’t want to, because we can’t, or is there something else at play?
Posted inEditor's Pick
The Fight for the Future of NPR
Two decades ago, the median age of NPR’s audience was 45. Today it’s 54. Will it find a way to reach new, younger audiences?
Posted inNonfiction, Reading List
The Spectacle of Crime: On Detectives, Mysteries, and Dead Girls
A reading list about fictional detectives and the authors who mastermind their literary crime-solving, as well as real-life detectives searching for the truth.
Posted inBlog Post, Current Events, Media, Nonfiction
For the New York Times, a Bittersweet Ending for its Public Editor Role
The publisher of the New York Times announced that the position of public editor is being eliminated. We look back at its history.
