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Michael Pollan Talks About Braises And Barbecue

Michael Pollan's latest book, Cooked, traces his journey of relearning how to cook and cooking's connection to community, spirituality and family.

Monica Drake Uses Comedy To Explore Population Growth In 'The Stud Book'

OPB | April 17, 2013 midnight

Overpopulation is no laughing matter. Or maybe it is. Author Monica Drake talks about her comedic approach to exploring some pretty serious issues in her new novel.

Urban Forager Rebecca Lerner Returns as the 'Dandelion Hunter'

OPB | April 15, 2013 7:15 a.m.

Portlander and urban forager Rebecca Lerner has written a book that explores her relationship with nature and the elements. Watch a video as she takes us on a foraging expedition not far from the city.

2013 Oregon Book Awards Winners Announced

OPB | April 12, 2013 7:30 a.m.

Cheryl Strayed, Storm Large and Allen Say were among the winners announced at Literary Arts' annual awards ceremony. Find out more about the winners and upcoming author tours.

Peter Rock's Novel 'The Shelter Cycle' Blends Fact And Fiction

OPB | April 11, 2013 7:15 a.m.

The Portland author and Reed College professor spent six years delving into the world of the Montana-based Church Universal and Triumphant for his new novel The Shelter Cycle.

Fictional 'Mothers' Reveal Facts Of A Painful Adoption Process

NPR | May 22, 2013 1:38 p.m.

Novelist Jennifer Gilmore drew heavily on her own experiences with infertility and adoption.

A Different Kind Of Immigrant Experience In 'Americanah'

NPR | May 22, 2013 4:03 a.m.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's lates novel follows a middle-class Nigerian immigrant to America.

'Picture Cook': Drawings Are The Key Ingredients In These Recipes

NPR | May 21, 2013 1:32 p.m.

Designer Katie Shelly's upcoming cookbook aims to demystify recipes for visual learners.

Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings'

NPR | May 21, 2013 8:13 a.m.

Jackson's new book reflects on his legendary career as coach of the Bulls and the Lakers.

After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive

NPR | May 21, 2013 8:13 a.m.

Carol Shaben describes the night they spent in the wilderness, wondering if they'd ever be found.

American Voices On 'The Unwinding' Of America's Values

NPR | May 21, 2013 7:39 a.m.

Colorful characters from across the class divide tell their stories of a social contract in tatters.

Black In America: A Story Rendered In Gray Scale

NPR | May 20, 2013 6 p.m.

Chimamanda Adichie's Americanah is the story of story of relocation and far-flung love.

Decades Later And Across An Ocean, A Novel Gets Its Due

NPR | May 19, 2013 3:18 p.m.

John Williams' long-forgotten Stoner is now a best-seller across much of Europe.

Unacceptable Anger From 'The Woman Upstairs'

NPR | May 19, 2013 3:18 p.m.

Claire Messud, whose new novel centers on an angry woman, says angry female characters are rare.

Three-Minute Fiction: 'Ten Ring Fingers' And 'Ghost Words'

NPR | May 19, 2013 3:18 p.m.

NPR's Bob Mondello and Susan Stamberg read excerpts of submissions for Round 11 of our contest.

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