With “Nexus,” Yuval Noah Harari gives AI the big-history treatment
The historian and bestselling author talks about how intelligence differs from consciousness, why we need more boring politicians, and his post-“Sapiens” fame.
Interviews
Matt Haig embraces "The Life Impossible" in his fantastical new novel about second chances
The bestselling author of "The Midnight Library" has written an ode to recovery through the epistolary tale of a retired teacher finding a new life in Ibiza.
Nate Silver’s “On the Edge” shows what we can learn from the world’s biggest risk takers
The influential election-model whiz who started "FiveThirtyEight" chats about poker, AI, Sam Bankman-Fried, and the big shakeup in the 2024 election.
“Hum” asks what we can lose and what we can gain in an AI world
Helen Phillips’s gripping novel explores a world of invasive advertising, robots, and climate change that feels frighteningly plausible.
Nearly five decades later, Dan Aykroyd still carries that "Briefcase Full of Blues"
In his audio doc "The Arc of Gratitude," Aykroyd lovingly reflects on the music, memories, and madcap moments that brought Jake and Elwood Blues to life.
Lily Chu strikes the perfect balance of bitter and sweet in “Drop Dead”
Drawing from a love of obituaries, mysteries, and cats, Chu takes listeners on a roller-coaster journey through intrigue, humor, and unexpected romance.
"The Bright Sword" reimagines the legend of King Arthur for today’s age
Bestselling author of "The Magicians" Lev Grossman on remaking the beloved epic, what his knight name would be, and the surprising diversity of the Round Table.
"Pulse: The Untold Story" searches for the truth in an American tragedy
Journalist Trevor Aaronson on his startling new investigation into the Orlando nightclub shooting—and whether the FBI could have prevented it.
Why Chuck Tingle’s new horror novel, “Bury Your Gays,” is so dang good
The cult-favorite author on queer representation, being an autistic buckaroo, and why horror is like a form of exercise.
Romance blooms from tragedy in “How to End a Love Story”
Screenwriter Yulin Kuang’s debut novel embraces the messiness of real-life relationships in a uniquely heart-wrenching enemies-to-lovers storyline.
Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket "Swan Song" achieves perfect pitch
The beloved author on her 30th book and the final installment of her bestselling summer series, her star-studded podcast, and what she plans to do next.
Rufi Thorpe’s new novel rethinks motherhood, morality, and sex work
Pro-wrestling, OnlyFans, and single-parenthood combine for a fascinating meditation on artifice in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”