Feminism’s 'Nasty Women' stand up to Trump On the night of November 8, 2016, many writers and journalists were preparing pieces on what it would mean for the United States to elect its first... John O'Brien
When you buy cheap, someone pays Seattle (or Amazon-town, if you prefer) is ground zero for cheap things. Amazon has built a world-altering business out of discounting products online.... Bill Radke Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
When it comes to race and idealism 'good intentions are not enough' Celeste Ng’s sophomore novel, "Little Fires Everywhere," is set in her hometown of Shaker Heights, Ohio. But she sees more than a few commonalities... Bill Radke Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Death of another Seattle bookstore is not a mystery Another independent brick-and-mortar bookshop is closing its doors: This week is Seattle Mystery Bookshop’s last after selling mysteries in Pioneer... Casey Martin
Trump's inner circle is the 'biggest grifter convention in modern times,' says John Nichols Who are the most dangerous people in America? According to author John Nichols, the answer to that question includes the following: Betsy DeVos, Scott... John O'Brien
Superstar librarian Nancy Pearl adds her own book to the shelf Does anyone not know Nancy Pearl? For years she’s told NPR and KUOW listeners what to read with a kind of care and insight that’s made her a household... John O'Brien
'Good Booty': The history of sex in American music Jeannie Yandel speaks with NPR music critic Ann Powers about her most recent book, "Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Body and Soul in American... Matt Martin Jeannie Yandel
Daniel Handler and Sherman Alexie on 'All the Dirty Parts' Bill Radke talks with authors Daniel Handler and Sherman Alexie about real-life sex, literary sex and finding porn in the woods as a teenager. Jason Pagano
Nancy Pearl tells us about a new novel — her own KUOW's Marcie Sillman speaks with Seattle librarian and author Nancy Pearl about her first novel, "George and Lizzie." Matt Martin Marcie Sillman
R is for resistance: The history of anti-racism movements To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Detroit rebellion, Seattle Public Library hosted a discussion of the factors that create inequality, repression... John O'Brien
