A recent slight reduction in the national incarceration numbers hasn't changed the main problems plaguing the criminal justice system.

Not long after the release of the film adaptation, Anthony Burgess embarked on an ambitious companion to his seminal novel. But it was never published, and the manuscript went unread — until now.

Richard Blanco spoke about how his experiences as a young gay man from a working class, immigrant background shaped his poetry.

Science fiction writer Cory Doctorow discusses his new book, "Radicalized: Four Tales of our Present Moment."

April is National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. To celebrate, Massachusetts’ high school Poetry Out Loud champion and the irrepressible poet Kwame Alexander tell us how they make words take flight.

Poet Richard Blanco joined Boston Public Radio to talk about the power and poetic beauty of figurative language.

Two authors, two reenvisioning’s of Pride and Prejudice set far from the English countryside. It's our double April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”

Jim Braude was joined by the writer-illustrator duo to discuss their new book — and also their shared love of ukulele.

Author Christopher Castellani joined Boston Public Radio to talk about his new book about Tennesse Williams and his lover Frank Merlo, "Leading Men."

Callie Crossley talks with Dr. Deborah Plummer. Her new book "Some Of My Friends Are" explores the challenges and payoffs of cross-racial friendships.