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Social historian Stephanie Coontz's new book is Marriage, a History: from Obedience to Intimacy, or How Love Conquered Marriage. The historical review of wedlock reveals an institution that has adapted over centuries — but faces new crises today.

Twenty-eight years ago, Mary Clarke left her life as a wealthy divorced mother of seven in Beverly Hills to live and work in a notorious Mexican prison. She became Mother Antonia; Pulitzer-winning authors Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan have written about her story.

Michael Finkel discusses his new book True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, which documents his firing from The New York Times Magazine for violating journalistic ethics and his subsequent discovery that an accused murderer had assumed his identity while on the lam in Mexico. Finkel talks about his extraordinary correspondence with the killer, Christian Longo.

A suicide bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar kills at least 19 during the funeral ceremony for a slain cleric known for his outspoken criticism of the Taliban.

While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat, a new illustrated children's book, captures the frustration of a little girl who just wants her mother to get off the phone.

Tribal war veterans in Kenya are seeking restitution for atrocities they say were committed against them in the 1950s. At that time, hundreds of thousands of Kenyans were held in British detention camps, where they say they were tortured, executed and used for forced labor. A new book supports the Kenyan claims.

A new book offers picnic advice for those frustrated by urban life — or by picnics themselves. The Urban Picnic has guidance about everything that can go on a blanket, from food and drink to music. Its authors say their goal is to help people have a good time, simply.

Melissa Block and food writer Mark Bittman visit a farmer's market, and return with ingredients for a springtime meal that features an unusual use for beets.

Roger Cohen's book Soldiers and Slaves tells the story of 350 American GIs sent to labor camps by the Germans during World War II. They were Jewish or suspected of being Jews. More than 70 died in captivity. Cohen and camp survivor Gerald Daub discuss the book.

This weekend's Indianapolis 500 boasts only the fourth woman ever to qualify for the legendary race. Steve Inskeep talks with Janet Guthrie, the first woman to break the gender barrier at Indianapolis. Her new book is Janet Guthrie: A Life at Full Throttle.