The Best of NPR Books 8-7

This week, crime writer Lawrence Block looks back at a vanished New York City, Ronald Reagan wins over the nation, and we trace the origins of Ebola. Plus, a new installment of the First Novel Experience, and Weekend Reads visits the Caribbean. View this email in your browser update preferences

Crime In The City Mystery Writer Evokes The Sights, Sound And Grime Of 1970s New York Lawrence Block published the first book of his Matthew Scudder mystery series in 1976. He says when it came to crime fiction inspiration, "the city never failed me. It always provided something." Read this story Books How Ronald Reagan Used An 'Invisible Bridge' To Win Over Americans Rick Perlstein's new book describes how Reagan emerged as the leader of a potent political movement during the turbulent mid-'70s. He says the soul of Reagan's appeal was how he made people feel good. Read this story Goats and Soda The Ebola Outbreak: 'A Dress Rehearsal For The Next Big One' The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is spreading at a frightening rate. To find out why this outbreak has been so deadly and what may lie ahead, we spoke with science writer David Quammen. Read this story Monkey See First Novels: For One Who's Been Through It, 'Books Are Social Media' Martha Woodroof talks to Lydia Netzer about her experiences as a first-time novelist navigating the expectations of authors on social media beyond videos of Chihuahuas guarding food. Read this story Author Interviews 'Oh Gad!' Presents A Compelling Slice Of Caribbean Life Joanne C. Hillhouse's novel tells of a woman returning to the island of Antigua, a homeland which she's never been able to call home. Author Elizabeth Nunez says the book is a weekend must-read. Read this story

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