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Today would have been the 100th birthday of film star and pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe. To celebrate the centennial, Andrew Wilson discusses his new biography, I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe, A Life in 100 Takes. Plus, listeners share their favorite Marilyn Monroe films, and their memories of her life and career. Photo by Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty Images: Actress Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait laying on the grass in 1954 in Palm Springs, California. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of Pride Month, Jules Wernersbach, author and founder of Hive Mind Books shares their suggested LGBTQ+ history book list. Stock photo by O2O Creative/E+ via Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The May Get Lit book club selection was Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta. The story follows a 13-year-old boy in 1970s New Jersey as he grapples with the loss of his mother. Perrotta speaks with Alison Stewart about the novel from the May Get Lit with All Of It book club event. Missed the event? Stream it in full here! Event photo by Jonathan Blanc/NYPL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The musical accompaniment for this month’s Get Lit event was They Might Be Giants, who performed a playlist inspired by author Tom Perrotta’s previous books, Election and The Leftovers. Event photo by Jonathan Blanc/NYPL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Latinae music is dominating the globe, but its origin story . The new podcast "Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York" unpacks the history of salsa, from a scrappy label founded in New York City to the artists like Bad Bunny dominating music today. The series' host Rosie Perez and senior producer Jeanne Montalvo discuss the podcast, and the story of salsa. Series art courtesy of Futuro Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every New York block is its own ecosystem, with different neighbors, restaurants, and unique characteristics. Matt Green spent years walking every block in the city, more than 8,000 miles on foot. His effort was the subject of the documentary, ‘The World Before Your Feet.’ Green discusses what makes New York blocks special, and listeners share more about their specific block of the city, and who the "mayor" of their block is. Photo by Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images: An aerial view of Manhattan covered in snow on December 10, 2017 in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The film-to-musical Broadway adaptation "The Lost Boys" earned 12 Tony nominations, tying it with "Schmigadoon" for the most-nominated show this year. Actors Ali Louis Bourszgui and LJ Benet discuss their respective roles as the head of a vampire gang, and the wayward teen they seek to bring into the fold. Then director Michael Arden and scenic designer Dane Laffrey – longtime collaborators – talk about building the production and its spectacular set. Production photo by Matthew Murphy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections. Today's poem is "Questionnaire" by Wendell Berry. Produced by Simon Close Mixing by Amber D Bruce Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop Art by Greg Ruth Series co-created by Nick Offerman, Simon Close and Carla Parisi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prenups are not just for the wealthy, and the number of Americans who are entering into them is on the rise. Attorney Marcy Katz, partner at Pryor Cashman, explains what they are, why you might want one, and how to start a conversation about securing one before tying the knot. Image by Juan Ruiz Paramo/iStock via Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sonny Rollins, a revolutionary jazz saxophonist whose career spanned decades, recently died at the age of 95. Peter Keepnews wrote about his death in the New York Times. He discusses Sonny's life and work, and suggests some tracks to listen to. Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images: American jazz musician Sonny Rollins plays tenor saxophone with his Sextet during opening night on the main stage at the Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit, Michigan, August 31, 2012. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.