Relationships are the true heart of 1940s dystopian novel ‘Kallocain’ Karin Boye’s novel is an outlier in that it was authored by a woman and, though narrated by a man, still expresses interest in women’s inner life and acknowledges the subtleties of sexism. Read more on NPR

‘All the Sinners Bleed’ elegantly walks a fine line between horror and crime fiction S.A. Cosby’s latest is a dark, wildly entertaining crime novel with religious undertones — and one that tackles timely issues while never losing itself or sounding preachy. Read more on NPR

Blankets of orange haze may be unwelcomed guests at weddings this weekend in the U.S. Christina Lamoureux planned a perfect wedding. Now she is among the unlucky set of soon-to-be married couples franticly making contingency plans as clouds of polluted air linger over their nuptials. Read more on NPR

4 things to think about when it comes to the politics of Trump’s indictment Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by the Department of Justice while he seeks the presidency again. The unprecedented nature raises political questions for 2024 and beyond. Read more on NPR

3 lessons from the Western U.S. for dealing with wildfire smoke Living with unhealthy wildfire smoke is becoming more common across the country. Western states have learned some key lessons in how to deal with it. Read more on NPR

Kevin McCarthy survived his first political battle. This is how his hometown reacted The debt ceiling debate ultimately ended with a deal between congressional Republicans and the White House. In Bakersfield, Calif., Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s constituents watched the debate unfold. Read more on NPR

Court ruling on Black political power in Alabama could affect maps in other states A major Supreme Court decision in an Alabama redistricting case could provide a roadmap for other gerrymandering challenges. There are similar challenges to maps elsewhere in the South. Read more on NPR