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Love and Language in Ocean Vuong's 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'
In poet Ocean Vuong’s debut novel a young immigrant writes his biography in a poignant letter to his mother who can’t read. -
‘Fall & Rise: The Story Of 9/11’ Gives An Intimate Portrait Of The Lives Lost That Day
Local author Mitchell Zuckoff examines how the victims of the attack lived and died. -
'Just Ask!' Says Sonia Sotomayor. She Knows What It's Like To Feel Different
We're all different and that's good, says the U.S. Supreme Court justice. Her new children's book about embracing diversity portrays kids of all abilities working together to create a gorgeous garden. -
Travel Writer Paul Theroux Wants To 'Destroy' Stereotypes About Mexican Migrants In New Book
Paul Theroux was inspired to write the book because of widespread rhetoric about Mexican migrants. -
Top Publishers Sue Audible, Alleging Encroachment On Text Territory
The seven plaintiffs, which include all of the publishing industry's Big Five, say the audiobook company is violating copyrights with a planned feature that would transcribe audiobooks for listeners. -
Uncovering Boston's Hidden Past With Adam Abramowitz
Author Adam Abramowitz discusses his new book "A Town Called Malice" and the lingering effects of a youth spent in Boston. -
We Did It For The LOLs: 100 Favorite Funny Books
We thought you might need a laugh right about now, so this year's summer reader poll celebrates all the books (and one short story, and a few uncategorizable gems) that make you laugh out loud. -
A Trip Back In Time With 'Buy Me, Boston'
Author Brian Coleman's latest book examines the consumer culture of Boston in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. -
The Village Voice: Poems To Help Say Farewell To Summer
On Monday, Aug. 19, poet Richard Blanco joined BPR for another edition of the Village Voice. -
Spend Two Minutes With The Co-Host Of The Podcast 'Harry Potter And The Sacred Text'
Vanessa Zoltan turned to literature to glean deeper meaning from the world around her. This is what she learned.
