Actress Pamela Adlon Says 'Better Things' Is Dedicated To Her Daughters
Adlon's new FX series is based on her own experience raising three girls as a single mom. Her daughters are "very much a part" of the show, she says.
Arts
'Here I Am' Grapples With Weighty Matters ... And Weighty Paragraphs
Jonathan Safran Foer returns with a door-stopper of a meditation on family, identity and Judaism. It's the story of a crumbling marriage set against the backdrop of a crisis in Israel.
Singular Points Of View: 'Atlanta,' 'One Mississippi' And 'Fleabag'
We look at three fall shows that step away from generic, broad-appeal TV concepts and come straight from the specific sensibilities of their creators.
Small Town Is Home To Hand-Carved Carousel With Adirondack Scenes
Sixteen years ago, a wood carver in Saranac Lake, N.Y., was inspired to build a full-sized carousel, carved and painted primarily by local artists, and featuring only local scenes and animals.
Idea For 'Gentleman In Moscow' Came From Many Nights In Luxury Hotels
During the 20 years he worked for an investment firm, Amor Towles spent a lot of time in fancy hotels. His new novel follows a Russian aristocrat sentenced to house arrest at the Metropol in Moscow.
Thousand Islands, Two Tales: Who Really Invented That Dressing?
The dressing, a mix of ketchup, mayo and some other stuff, is the subject of rival origin stories. One features a romantic billionaire, the other a Hollywood actress and a humble fishing guide.
What's In That Coffee Cabinet? A Delicious Taste Of Rhode Island History
The ice cream beverage with the quirky name is a Rhode Island staple. It's just coffee syrup, ice cream and milk. Despite its popularity, the origins of the drink – and its name – remain a mystery.
Hollywood Offers New Batch Of Likely Awards Contenders For Fall
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello has a selective preview of likely blockbusters and awards contenders that Hollywood has in store for the fall.
A Kitty Leads A Double Life In Beatrix Potter's Posthumously Published Tale
The unfinished work is a curious afterword to Potter's beloved catalog. But perhaps the best thing about The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots is that it will likely send readers back to Potter's original work.
Remembering Culinary Griot And NPR Commentator Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor
Smart-Grosvenor contributed hundreds of commentaries to NPR, often about her culinary explorations and travels. She died Saturday at age 79.