Rick Kleffel:agony Column

Daryl Gregory discusses his novel about an American family of psychics, Spoonbenders.

Manal al-Sharif discusses her powerful memoir Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakning.

Manal al-Sharif discusses her powerful memoir Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakning.

Steven Kotler discusses his book co-written with Jamie Wheal, Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work.

Steven Kotler discusses his book co-written with Jamie Wheal, Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work.

Omar El Akkad discusses his novel, American War.

Omar El Akkad discusses his novel, American War.

Bruce Feiler discusses his book The First Love Story: Adam, Eve, and Us, a look at how the primal myth informs our understanding of ourselves.

Bruce Feiler discusses his book The First Love Story: Adam, Eve, and Us, a look at how the primal myth informs our understanding of ourselves.

Laurie R. King discusses her tense new novel, Lockdown.

Jeff Guinn discusses his masterful biography of Jim Jones, The Road to Jonestown.

Jeff Guinn discusses his masterful biography of Jim Jones, The Road to Jonestown.

Steve Silberman discusses his masterful history of autism, Neurotribes.

Steve Silberman discusses his masterful history of autism, Neurotribes.

Jennifer Ackerman discusses her book The Genius of Birds.

Jennifer Ackerman discusses her book The Genius of Birds.

Garrett M. Graff discusses his book Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government's Secret Plan to Save Itself--While the Rest of Us Die.

Annie Jacobsen discusses her book Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis.

Annie Jacobsen discusses her book Phenomena: The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis.

Ariel Levy discusses her memoir, The Rules Do Not Apply.