Novelist Julian Barnes Faces Mortality Without Fear
Novelist Julian Barnes Faces Mortality Without Fear  
Podcast: Fresh Air
Published On: Thu Jan 15 2026
Description: The Man Booker Prize-winning writer says his new book, ‘Departure(s),’ will be his last. He spoke with Terry Gross about blending genres, moving through grief after his wife died, and the fallibility of memory. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new series ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.’ Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy