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Andrew Limbong

Reporter, Arts Desk, and Host, NPR's Book of the Day

Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk, where he does pieces on anything remotely related to arts or culture, from streamers looking for mental health on Twitch to Britney Spears' fight over her conservatorship. He's also covered the near collapse of the live music industry during the coronavirus pandemic. He's the host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast and a frequent host on Life Kit.

He started at NPR in 2011 as an intern for All Things Considered, and was a producer and director for Tell Me More.

Originally from Brooklyn and a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he previously worked at ShopRite.

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Sunday

Books

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

Just in time for the summer reading season — a roundup of NPR's "Books We Love," featuring staff picks in nonfiction published so far in 2024.

NPR staffers share their favorite nonfiction reads of 2024

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Wednesday

Illustration of a man relaxing on a hamster wheel, symbolizing taking a break from the daily grind to refresh yourself and appreciate life.

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Life Kit

Stuck in a rut? How to appreciate your life again, according to science

After a while, even the most exciting relationships, jobs and environments lose their spark. But cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot says it's possible to fall back in love with life's small joys.

Why we become bored with our lives (and how to find joy again)

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Sunday

Author Interviews

'Night of the Living Rez' author Morgan Talty follows up with novel 'Fire Exit'

Writer Morgan Talty's short story collection Night of the Living Rez won him many fans and awards. Now he's back with his first novel.

'Night of the Living Rez' author Morgan Talty follows up with novel 'Fire Exit'

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Saturday

Culture

Need help finding your way? Life Kit has tips on improving your sense of direction

NPR's Life Kit offers tips on how to improve your sense of direction.

Need help finding your way? Life Kit has tips on improving your sense of direction

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Sunday

Business

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy

The Romance Writers of America has filed for bankruptcy, saying it can't pay for conference spaces it booked up ahead of Covid and before several years of infighting and allegations of racism. What does this mean for romance writers and the growing fans of the genre?

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy

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Tuesday

Author Jenny Erpenbeck's novel Kairos was named this year's winner of the International Booker Prize.

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Book News & Features

A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

Jenny Erpenbeck's novel, translated by Michael Hofmann, follows a couple in 1980s East Berlin and their tumultuous relationship, while Germany undergoes its own political transformation.

A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

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Canadian author Alice Munro as she receives a Man Booker International award at Trinity College Dublin, in Dublin, Ireland, on June 25, 2009.

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Obituaries

Alice Munro, Nobel Prize-winning short story author, dies at 92

The Canadian writer was known for her masterfully crafted short stories. Throughout her long career, she earned a number of prestigious awards including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013.

Alice Munro, Nobel Prize-winning short story author, dies at 92

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Monday

'Brotherless Night,' an ambitious novel about Sri Lankan civil war, wins $150K prize
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Book News & Features

'Brotherless Night,' an ambitious novel about Sri Lankan civil war, wins $150K prize

The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a relatively new literary award given to women and nonbinary authors. This year's winner is V.V. Ganeshananthan for her book Brotherless Night.

'Brotherless Night,' an ambitious novel about Sri Lankan civil war, wins $150K prize

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Friday

Wednesday

Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again
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Life Kit

Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again

Lending money to family and friends is a tricky business. What if they don't pay you back? What if you don't have the cash? Financial experts weigh in on the topic.

Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again

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Monday

Signage for The Pulitzer Prizes appear at Columbia University on May 28, 2019, in New York.

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Culture

Here are the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes

Pulitzer Prizes honor American achievements in journalism, letters and drama, and music. They are widely recognized as the most prestigious awards in their field within the United States.

Here are the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes

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Monday

Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

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State of the World from NPR

Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

The U.S. Congress is poised to finally approve a package of aid to Ukraine worth over $60 billion, with the House having approved the funds on Saturday. The Ukrainian prime minister was in Washington to urge for the aid to be passed and explains why Americans should continue to assist in his country's war effort.

Why Should the U.S. Send Aid to Ukraine?

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Sunday

Author Interviews

Alicia D. Williams' on her new book 'Mid-Air'

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with author Alicia D. Williams about her latest book, Mid-Air. Written in verse, it's the story of a 13-year-old boy coming to terms with the loss of his best friend.

Alicia D. Williams' on her new book 'Mid-Air'

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Books

Chanel Miller's new children's novel follows lost socks in New York City

Chanel Miller talks about her new book for children, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." Set in New York City, it's about a little girl and her friend who reunite people with their lost socks.

Chanel Miller's new children's novel follows lost socks in New York City

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Saturday

Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered how further U.S. aid would make a difference on the front lines, and the state of the war in general.

Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical

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Thursday

Europe

Ukraine's prime minister on how U.S. aid could make a difference on the frontlines

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal tells NPR that it's crucial for Congress to pass a $60 billion aid package to successfully defend itself against Russia.

Ukraine's prime minister on how U.S. aid could make a difference on the frontlines

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Tuesday

'X-Men '97' validates your nostalgia while looking to the future

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Review

Pop Culture Happy Hour

'X-Men '97' validates your nostalgia while looking to the future

For millions of kids, the popular 1990s X-Men animated series served as a gateway drug into the world of the X-Men and comics in general. Now, the new Disney+ series X-Men '97 picks up right where the original ended. But changes are also taking place: secrets get revealed, the team roster gets shuffled, and characters meet shocking fates. What hasn't changed is everything fans expect from the X-Men: big fights, big powers, and lots of mutant melodrama.

'X-Men '97' validates your nostalgia while looking to the future

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Monday

Saturday

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Artist Faith Ringgold sits before her quilt "Tar Beach" in 1993. The artwork also inspired a children's book of the same name. Kathy Willens/AP hide caption

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Obituaries

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Known best for her story quilts depicting African American experiences and feminine life, she also created paintings, sculpture and children's books. She was 93.

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

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Wednesday

Book News & Features

Simon & Schuster turns 100. Will it stick around for the next 100?

Simon & Schuster, one of the biggest names in publishing, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. How will the company reckon with industry challenges?

Simon & Schuster turns 100. Will it stick around for the next 100?

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Friday

In 'Monkey Man,' Dev Patel gets revenge through gorilla warfare

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Review

Pop Culture Happy Hour

In 'Monkey Man,' Dev Patel gets revenge through gorilla warfare

The new action film Monkey Man is Dev Patel's film – he serves as star, director, and co-writer. He plays a young man whose village was destroyed and mother murdered by elite members of society. He sets out to infiltrate their corrupt, rarified existence and seek his bloody, bloody revenge. There's plenty of gunplay, knife-play, ax-play, bone-crunching, tuk-tuk chases, and gouts of blood.

In 'Monkey Man,' Dev Patel gets revenge through gorilla warfare

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Wednesday

National

Coast Guard suspends Baltimore rescue mission. It's now a recovery operation

Investigators are trying to understand why a massive cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Six people are now presumed dead in what investigators believe was an accident.

Coast Guard suspends Baltimore rescue mission. It's now a recovery operation

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