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Sen. Jon Tester, seen at the U.S. Capitol, is up for reelection in 2024. Montana Democrats don't want him to be the lone Democratic candidate up and down the ballot. They're pushing for Democrats to run for local offices.

Can't win if you don't run: Montana Democrats look to contest more local races

The Montana Democratic Party left dozens of legislative seats go uncontested last year, helping guarantee a Republican majority. Now, Democrats are organizing to make sure Republicans are challenged.

John Irving Always Knows Where He's Going

Irving's latest novel is Avenue of Mysteries. He tells NPR's Lynn Neary that he thinks about each book for a long time — and he doesn't start writing until he knows what the ending will be.

Kelly Carlin (center) says her parents, Brenda and George Carlin, could never be accused of hovering over their only child — she says her dad was "the ultimate laissez faire parent."

The Dark Side Of Funny: Growing Up In George Carlin's Shadow

In A Carlin Home Companion, Kelly Carlin reflects on life with her famous comedian (and drug addicted) father. "This book has always felt like unfinished business," she says.

Danny Bowien says Sichuanese cuisine is "really about balance and restraint and not having things be over-the-top spicy." Bowien's Chongqing Chicken Wings, featured in <em>The Mission Chinese Cookbook, </em>are pictured above.

The Audacious Korean-American Chef Who Mastered 'Mission Chinese Food'

Born in South Korea, raised in Oklahoma, Danny Bowien was an adult when he taught himself to make Chinese food. That DIY vibe to his cooking has made him a rising star. Now he's written a cookbook.

You might not notice their names on their book covers — and sometimes they're not named at all. But ghostwriters don't mind the anonymity.

So You Need A Celebrity Book. Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghostwriters

Nonfiction shelves are full of memoirs by people who can't actually write. They're brought to you by authors who suppress their own ego to write in a famous voice — in exchange for a hefty check.

The Deliciously Soapy — But Substantial — Supermarket Saga Of 'Forbidden Hearts'

We're cranking up the trusty old NPR Books Time Machine again, and this time we're rewinding Alisha Rai's steamy series about love and drama among two estranged business dynasties in upstate New York.

Carla Hall has a new book that explores her heritage and attempts to bring soul food to a wider audience. She embarked on a long journey through the South to investigate and get inspiration, and the story is a deep look into her philosophy.

In Soul Food Cookbook, Chef Carla Hall Celebrates Black Culinary Heritage

For a long time, the celebrity chef says, she failed to appreciate the food she grew up with. The book reflects her personal journey to embrace the meaning and depth of African-American foodways.

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of planning to attack Zaporizhzhia power plant

Ukraine and Russia each say the other is planning to sabotage the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. They've been trading accusations over the past year, but now they say an attack is imminent.

The Duarte family's third, fourth and fifth generations. In the front row: Ron Duarte and Lynn Duarte. Second row from left: Kathy Duarte and her son, Miles Jacobsen, and daughter, Nina Jacobsen. Third row: Ben Duarte, the son of Tim Duarte; Dee Harley, Tim's wife; and Tim Duarte.

Duarte's Tavern: A Family Tradition For 115 Years

For decades, the Duarte family of Pescadero, Calif., has served pie and fish stew for a crowd of fervently loyal customers. The family business got its start in 1894, when a Portuguese immigrant named Frank Duarte bought the tavern and the land around it for $12 in gold.

Adm. Mullen On New Afghan Strategy

President Barack Obama ordered Friday an additional 4,000 troops to Afghanistan, where there are already 17,000 U.S. troops. Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offers his insight on the new strategy.

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