A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'The Wish to Be Generous,' by Wendell Berry

Summer Reading Challenge Updates: U.S. History and Historical Fiction Recommendations

The All Of It Summer Reading Challenge [https://wnyc.org/story/all-it-summer-reading-challenge/] has entered the second month! Producer Jordan Lauf provides recommendations specifically for the U.S. history or historical fiction category. Plus, listeners share what books they are reading for the Challenge.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Women Take On a Mob Boss in a New Historical Fiction Novel

Set in 1930s New York, A historical fiction novel follows two women on opposite sides of the law, a prosecutor and a madam, who form an unlikely partnership to take down a notorious mob boss. Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their new book, A Pair of Aces [https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-pair-of-aces-marie-benedict/21af324328fe06ea]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brooklyn-Born Wildlife Photographer George McKenzie Jr. Tells His Story

George McKenzie Jr. grew up around violence in Brooklyn before becoming one of the few Black wildlife photographers for National Geographic. Now, he shares his story in the short documentary film "The Book of George [https://vimeo.com/1175672536]" McKenzie discusses the film and his career. Image courtesy of LA Times Studios: George McKenzie Jr from "The Book Of George" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why This New Manuscript is 'The Most Important Mozart Discovery in Decades'

On Friday, June 19th, the National Library of France announced the discovery [https://www.bnf.fr/en/actualitesEN/discovery-unpublished-autograph-manuscript-mozart-bnf-music-department] of a 44-page notebook containing lessons and compositions written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The notebook, which belonged to one of the composer's pupils, yielded seven previously unknown works for flute and harp - a musical duo that is not well represented in classical music repertoires. Emi Ferguson, a flute player, composer, and host on WQXR discusses the significance of this discovery and what it may mean for musicians and the classical music world at large. Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images: An original fragment from a recently discovered piece of instructional music composed by Mozart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Documentary Celebrating Poet Mary Oliver

The new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bfYkgotBM]" reflects on the life and work of the esteemed poet, who published more than 30 collections over the course of her career. Director Sasha Waters discusses the film, and poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi shares what Oliver's poetry means to them. "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" premieres at the IFC Center on July 2, and will air on PBS on August 25.  Photo by Rachel Giese Brown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.