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  • Group therapy is popular in mental health circles. Are group appointments for medical conditions worth a try?
    The Doctor Will See You And A Dozen Strangers Now
    Getting quality time with your doctor might be easier in a group. With primary care doctors in short supply, some are turning to group appointments. Proponents say the approach has advantages, including the chance to learn from fellow patients.
  • The Impacts Of Long-Term Unemployment
    See highlights of a Kaiser Family Foundation/NPR survey on the effects of long-term joblessness.
  • A Surprisingly Uncontroversial Program That Gives Money To Poor People
    The Earned Income Tax Credit has been embraced by every president from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama.
  • American History Baked Into The Loaves Of White Bread
    From the racially charged Pure Food movement to the countercultural revolution of the 1960s, white bread has been at the spongy, store-bought heart of American food politics.
  • Old Memories, New Depth In 'The Underwater Welder'
    In Jeff Lemire's latest graphic novel, Jack Joseph maintains an oil rig off the same Nova Scotia coast where his father vanished decades before. The mysterious disappearance plagues Joseph, as past collides with present in this beautifully illustrated work.
  • Between Pride And Despair: 'Three Strong Women'
    From the commercially and critically successful Marie NDiaye, Three Strong Women moves from Senegal to France and back. The rich prose, translated by John Fletcher, links the lives of the three titular women — Norah, Fanta and Khady — as they navigate their struggles.
  • Aretha, Einstein And Knowing 'Too Much'
    Anthony Heilbut's essay collection, The Fan Who Knew Too Much, features reflections on the Queen of Soul, soap operas and Jewish immigrants. The highlight of this sometimes harsh collection, says Michael Schaub, is a history of LGBT contributions to gospel.
  • Janis Joplin: The Queen Of Rock
    Saturday would have been Janis Joplin's 70th birthday. Joplin was dubbed the first queen of rock 'n' roll, and her voice is singular. She was rough around the edges, vulnerable and charismatic, and she paved the way for countless women in rock. This piece originally aired on Morning Edition on June 7, 2010.
  • Tree Bookshelf: Designer Shawn Soh was inspired by childhood memories of sticking letters on tree branches.
    A Book About Bookshelves To Put On Your Very Own Bookshelf
    Who says books are doomed? Photos celebrate not only books but also the shelves we put them on.
  • A Timeline Of The Boston Manhunt
    Not 24 hours after the FBI released images of two suspects in Monday's blasts, one of the suspects is dead and the other is still at large.
  • In his new memoir, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson describes his life in music — and how he mimicked beats at just 10 months old.
    Questlove's Roots: A 'Meta' Memoir Of A Lifetime In Music
    Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, the drummer for The Roots, has been a musician since he was a teen. In Mo' Meta Blues, he explains how his musician father groomed him for a life in show business.
  • Get To Know The Works Shortlisted For The National Book Awards
    On Tuesday night, finalists for the National Book Awards read from their nominated works at The New School in New York City. The National Book Foundation will announce the winners Wednesday night.
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