Arts
Raised By 5 Different Families, 7 Siblings Are Reunited In 'Bastards'
In her debut memoir Mary Anna King tells the story of her fractured upbringing and how — in the face of poverty — love and hard work were not sufficient to keep her family together.
Where There's A Will There's A Way To Solve This Puzzle
For every word provided (all starting with the letter "W"), give a proverb or saying that contains that word.
From 'My Adidas' To FUBU, Fashion And Hip-Hop Have Always Matched Beats
A new documentary, Fresh Dressed, explores the relationship between the clothes and the music of hip-hop — including the rise and fall of black-owned brands and black designers.
Like Seinfeld, 'Festival' Is About Nothing... And Everything
Milan Kundera's new novel is short on plot, but don't mistake that for dullness. Reviewer Jason Sheehan says the book is slim, funny and stunningly profound.
How To Win The Money Game: A Former NBA Star Shares Financial Advice
Adonal Foyle has financial advice for professional athletes. "You really have to put money in its proper place," he says. "If we do that, we will respect it — but not give it too much power over us."
Not My Job: Astronaut Sunita Williams Gets Quizzed On Storage Space
Since Williams is such an expert on outer space, we're going to quiz her on a different kind of space. She'll answer three questions about the fascinating world of rental storage units.
Queen Elizabeth, The Art Critic
On a state visit to Germany, Queen Elizabeth II was given a modernist portrait. As NPR's Scott Simon notes, the queen was unimpressed.
Alpha, Beta, Heathcliff — An Alphabet Of Romance Heroes
As part of the NPR Books Summer of Love series, Lynn Neary digs into the history of the romance hero, the difference between alpha and beta heroes, and why Heathcliff is really kind of a jerk.
The Craft Sequence: Please Do Judge These Books By Their Covers
This weekend, the NPR Books Time Machine rewinds Max Gladstone's Craft Sequence. Critic Amal El-Mohtar was drawn in by great cover art and discovered a sharp, smart, unusual urban fantasy series.