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Kindles to hover over closed Borders locations while laughing maniacally
John Moe Jul 19, 2011
Borders died yesterday Some 400 stores closing, 11,000 employees out of work. Last minute auction didn't really happen and so off it goes to...
Google employee No. 59 on the search giant's early days
Kai Ryssdal Nov 10, 2011
Doug Edwards discusses his new book, "I'm Feeling Lucky," what it was like to do brand management for Google in 1999, and whether the search giant is too successful.
Kindle textbook rental
John Moe Jul 18, 2011
Amazon has just announced a new program for renting out textbooks on Kindles, and it's likely to save students a lot of money. So if you need a...
Shoplifting explained
Kai Ryssdal Nov 10, 2011
Rachel Shteir discusses her new book, "The Steal," why people shoplift, and how much it costs American families.
Why it's important for communities to have bookstores
Tess Vigeland Nov 20, 2011
Author Ann Patchett discusses what it's like to open her own bookstore and what she finds most surprising about her entrepreneurial efforts.
You Must Go and Win: Life in the indie rock trenches
Kai Ryssdal Nov 10, 2011
Singer/songwriter Alina Simone discusses her new book, life as a struggling musician, and what compels her to continue pursuing music.
Feeling neutral about New York City
Jeremy Hobson Nov 10, 2011
Avery Monsen, co-author of the new book <em>I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York</em>, explains his thoughts about the Big Apple.
The U.S. car industry's downfall: Putting numbers before design
Kai Ryssdal Nov 10, 2011
Bob Lutz, former vice chairman of General Motors, discusses why U.S. carmakers find themselves in their current predicament and why he never became CEO of GM.
Writing about the humanity in work
Tess Vigeland Nov 10, 2011
Author Daniel Orozco discusses his new collection of short stories, "Orientation," why he writes about work, and how much of his fiction is influenced by experience.
2030: Albert Brooks' somber look at America's future
Tess Vigeland Nov 10, 2011
Albert Brooks discusses his new novel, "2030," his vision of the future, and how concerned he is about what's happening in the U.S. right now.
