On today's show...
A new book from NPR Music centers women in the history of music. Alison Fensterstock and Ann Powers share a few of their favorite songs and artists from the NPR archives (1:00 to 14:45).
Greg Redlin fictionalizes the life and story of former Gov. Bill Janklow in a new novel. He takes us into "Janklow: A Novel of Power and Politics on the Prairie" (14:45 to 27:00).
Another South Dakotan turns his lens on the western half of the state in his new book. Freelance photographer Greg Latza explores the visual storytelling behind "West River" (27:00 to 42:13).
Learn more about Latza's work.
Plus, NPR released a guide to the new and noteworthy books of 2024. Arts Desk reporter and "Book of the Day " podcast host Andrew Limbong explains how "Books We Love" was curated and how to use it to find your next winter read (42:13 to 49:02).
