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Consumed: The #longreads reading list
Mary Dooe Jun 14, 2013
Didn't get enough of our coverage of the consumer economy? Here's a list of books and articles our reporters and producers went to to get answers about how and why we spend.
'1984' moves up Amazon best-sellers list
Kai Ryssdal Jun 10, 2013
Concerns over Orwellian surveillance and Big Brother provides a literary boost.
Barnes & Noble's outlook is blurry, even for Nook
Sally Herships Mar 5, 2013
Barnes & Noble is expected to report a profit for the last quarter, but its digital e-reader business isn't performing as hoped.
A listener's response to bookless libraries
Kai Ryssdal Jan 29, 2013
After our interview about a library containing only e-books and e-readers, a listener tells us her thoughts.
Bedbugs found in library books
Kai Ryssdal Dec 6, 2012
With the discovery of bedbugs in old library books, maybe now you'll think about buying that Kindle e-reader.
As publishing declines, bookshelves evolve
Mark Garrison Oct 19, 2012
The long decline of the physical book is affecting how bookcases are marketed and used in homes.
How getting a full night's sleep is good for business
Jeff Horwich Aug 31, 2012
We spend a third of our lives doing it -- or at least, we're supposed to. Eight hours a night -- we've been hearing that for years, but come on -- who can do that?
Good things come to those who wait
Tess Vigeland Aug 3, 2012
Turns out, making split-second gut decisions might not be the best way to make great choices. Author Frank Partnoy says those who take a slower pace win the race.
Tracking a dollar around the world
Chris Farrell Jun 15, 2012
Would you investigate the trajectory of a single dollar bill? Let me explain. So you go to the store and buy things, then you pay with a $100 bill. What happens to that note? In a nutshell, my question is: What is the route that a single bill takes? How does it circulate? How far can it travel? Homero, Sacramento, CA
Joel Stein on manliness and money
Tess Vigeland May 28, 2012
From joining the Marines to fighting a UFC champion, author Joel Stein took on the crucibles of masculinity and came away with some interesting personal finance insights.
