'Accidental Highwayman' Stands And Delivers
Ben Tripp's young adult debut is a charming romp through a thoroughly theatrical 18th-century England populated by swashbuckling highwaymen, fairies and circus performers.
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The Jacket Designer's Challenge: To Capture A Book By Its Cover
Peter Mendelsund has designed hundreds of book covers, including two new ones of his own: Cover and What We See When We Read. He talks about his process and why "dead authors get the best" covers.
In 'Listen Up Philip,' Literary Arrogance Stubbornly Refuses To Change
In the new film starring Jonathan Pryce, Jason Schwartzman and Elisabeth Moss, two male writers prove far less clear-minded about their own behavior than the filmmaker is.
Poetry In Motion: Prima Ballerina Retires After 3-Decade Career
Wendy Whelan, 47, will give her final performance with the New York City Ballet on Saturday. NPR spent time with the dancer as she prepared for her goodbye.
'The Golden Era' Follows A Path From Northern China To Tokyo
The biographical drama tells the story of a Chinese novelist and poet who spent her brief life in so-called "interesting times."
Beauty And Loss In 'The Tale Of Princess Kaguya'
The latest film from the celebrated Studio Ghibli follows a girl far from home who must inevitably return there.
Michael Keaton: As An Actor, You Must Lock In And Let Go
"I've got to stay 100 percent present," Keaton says. He is currently starring in Birdman, a dark comedy about an aging movie star who once played a superhero — a role he can't quite get over.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Transparent' And Pop Culture Debuts
On this week's show, NPR's Ari Shapiro joins us to chat about the Amazon show Transparent and about lots of different pop culture debuts.
Book News: John Grisham Backs Down From Comments On Child Pornography
After meeting backlash, the author apologized for lamenting the long prison sentences handed to some users of child pornography. Also: Stirrings are afoot in the worlds of Harry Potter and Twin Peaks.