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The author talks about her blockbuster novel, The Lovely Bones, which features a surprising device: its main character, a young girl who has been murdered, narrates the book from the afterlife. Sebold's book is the basis for a new film by director Peter Jackson.

Prosecutors say executive stole more than $3 million from Simi Valley business.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with winner Kel Hanlon of Jessup, Maryland and puzzle master Will Shortz.

Nancy Werlin is the author of six young adult novels. Her latest, The Rules of Survival, is a finalist for the 2006 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.

The first lady first tested positive on Aug. 16 and she remained in isolation for five days, undergoing a course of Paxlovid treatment. She tested positive again Wednesday and does not have symptoms.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with winner Mary Springhorn of Bellingham, Washington and puzzle master Will Shortz.

On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi made history as the first female speaker of the House. She talks with Deborah Amos about her new book, Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters. Pelosi comes from a devoutly Democratic family, and she charts her journey from stay-at-home mom to politician.

NPR's David Gura plays the puzzle with winner Gary Clements of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays a special edition of the puzzle with Alt Latino's host Felix Contreras and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

A Grammy-winning musician, Kravitz commemorates two decades in the music industry with a deluxe edition of his 1989 album Let Love Rule. Here, he talks about his influences, his personal style and his budding acting career.