Journalist and author A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning," on the podcast episode 418.

Renowned writer Paul Auster, known for his innovative blend of form, genre, and autofiction, passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from lung cancer.

Amy Ettinger, a writer and creative writing instructor, passed away at 49 after battling cancer.

Yael Sternhell, a Professor of History and American Studies at Tel Aviv University, explores the Civil War archive in her book "War on Record: The Archive and the Afterlife of the Civil War."

Jewish author Bess Kalb has written a children's book called "Buffalo Fluffalo" that aims to make kids laugh and feel comforted.

Norm Finkelstein, a Boston writer and educator, has passed away at the age of 82.

As the end of the year approaches, the author notices a lot of year-end checklists circulating on social media but finds them to be unrelatable.

Herbert Gold, a prolific and versatile author who recently passed away at the age of ninety-nine, was known for his diverse range of writing including essays, poetry, and fiction.

A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had a talk at a JCC in Florida canceled because her novel mentions slavery, which goes against new state laws limiting discussions on race in schools.

A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had her talk at a Florida JCC canceled because her book, "The House Is On Fire," mentions slavery.

The podcast "Conversations We Love" features an episode with Jonathan Freedland, a celebrated author of "The Escape Artist," a bestselling book that tells the story of a man who escaped Auschwitz to expose its horrors.

Dr. Yossi Harpaz from Tel Aviv University explores the changing dynamics of citizenship in his book "Citizenship 2.0."

A new group of progressive writers is adopting the language and tactics of communist regimes by denouncing their colleagues who deviate from the party line.

Professor Haggai Ram of Ben Gurion University discusses his book "Intoxicating Zion: A Social History of Hashish in Mandatory Palestine and Israel," exploring the role of hashish in the region.

Ben Shapiro discusses the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, describing it as transitioning from a debacle to a hostage crisis.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi and author Dani Ritholtz discusses the loss of his father to Pancreatic cancer in 2014.

Gary Barwin, a multifaceted individual excelling in various fields like authorship, poetry, composing, artistry, holding a Ph. D., and teaching, presents his latest book "Nothing the Same-Everything Haunted (The Ballad of Motl the Cowboy)."

Jonathan Safran Foer advocates for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting out animal-derived products, emphasizing the environmental impact of animal agriculture in his book "We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast."

Renowned writer Philip Roth was known for his blend of sophistication and spontaneity, embodying duality in his life and work as seen in his writing process and varied influences from high culture to popular music.

R.L. Stine, known for his iconic Goosebumps series and considered the Stephen King of children's literature, shared insights on his career and Jewish upbringing in a recent interview.

Susan Sontag's 1977 essay collection "On Photography" remains eerily prescient, especially in today's world where everything seems to culminate in a photograph.

"Saul Bellow: Letters," edited by Benjamin Taylor, offers an intimate look into Bellow's life and career, detailing the challenges he faced in his writing journey, from initial rejections to critical acclaim.

Mitch Albom, a former member of Temple Beth Shalom's USY chapter, became a successful author after his early days as a musician in a band.

Vanessa Davis' latest book, "Make Me a Woman," features comic strips originally seen in Tablet Magazine, while her first collection of diary comics, "Spaniel Rage," was released in 2005.

Judy Blume, renowned for pioneering young adult fiction, shares her perspective on writing from both her adult and childlike self.