Mar 23rd, 2005 · History buffs are accustomed to their favorite books having a certain heft to them. But the trend of micro-histories, books that explore specific subjects in depth, is changing that. Librarian Nancy Pearl lists her favorites.
Feb 2nd, 2005 · For a secretive industry, the business of espionage is one many readers feel they understand -- especially if they happen to be fans of spy thrillers. Nancy Pearl, a Seattle librarian and author, offers a list of her favorites.
Jan 24th, 2005 · It's not every day that an illustrated children's book about war is published. But author Jeanette Winter has created a book about a librarian who saved 70 percent of an Iraqi town's books during the U.S. invasion. The book is called The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq. Michele Norris talks with Winter about her inspiration for the book - an article she read about the librarian in a newspaper.
Dec 29th, 2004 · The Library of Congress adds another 25 films to the National Film Registry, including Ben-Hur, Jailhouse Rock and the 1992 Clint Eastwood western, Unforgiven. The selections are made by the librarian of Congress from nearly 1,000 films nominated by the public, the library staff, and film experts. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne.
Oct 13th, 2004 · Wednesday evening presents an incredible dilemma for baseball lovers and politics watchers: the Yankees/Red Sox playoff game falls at the same time as the final presidential debate. We consult people in Boston and New York, from politicians to librarians, on how they're choosing which to follow, or how they're juggling both.
Sep 8th, 2004 · You can't judge a book by its cover, but librarian Nancy Pearl thinks the first line can tell you a lot. Pearl shares some of her favorite literary opening lines with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Jul 23rd, 2004 · Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl offers some summer reading recommendations, with the proviso that they're not exactly literature. Hear Pearl and NPR's Steve Inskeep.