Don’t Be Fooled, ‘The Vegetarian’ Serves Up Appetites For Fright
In «The Vegetarian,» a young woman is tormented by violent dreams that drive her to give up meat. Author Han Kang says that extremes of human behavior compelled her to write the book.
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NPR News: In New Memoir, Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart Tells Of Life Before And After ‘Sweet Dreams’
In New Memoir, Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart Tells Of Life Before And After ‘Sweet Dreams’
«Life can change you on amazing trails if you let it,» Stewart says. His new memoir tells the story of those changes — and his complicated relationship with Annie Lennox.
NPR News: #NPRreads: 4 Eye-Opening Stories To Read This Weekend
#NPRreads: 4 Eye-Opening Stories To Read This Weekend
A medical mystery that started in Brazil. Nairobi’s bustling food scene. Women and guns. And the man behind a new literary movement.
NPR News: In A Novel Of Frustrated Young Love, Sexuality Comes To The Forefront
In A Novel Of Frustrated Young Love, Sexuality Comes To The Forefront
In Tender, Irish novelist Belinda McKeon takes readers through the infatuation and obsession that comes with a lopsided love affair.
NPR News: ‘Trapped In Time,’ The Last Showgirl Revue On Vegas Strip, Will Close
‘Trapped In Time,’ The Last Showgirl Revue On Vegas Strip, Will Close
With its elaborate headdresses, colorful sequined gowns and statuesque dancers, Jubilee was the classic Las Vegas show. But times and tastes change, and the last performance will be on Feb. 11.
NPR News: Comic T.J. Miller: Trained Clown And Student Of Nietzsche
Comic T.J. Miller: Trained Clown And Student Of Nietzsche
The Silicon Valley actor, and former Shakespearean clown, says his latest role is right up his alley: «I’m interested in morality and mortality, and Deadpool kind of has all of these themes.»
NPR News: ‘It’s A Surviving Tool’: ‘Native’ Tells Satirical Stories Of Life In Israel
‘It’s A Surviving Tool’: ‘Native’ Tells Satirical Stories Of Life In Israel
NPR’s Kelly McEvers talks to author Sayed Kashua, an Israeli-Palestinian whose satirical weekly columns in Haaretz newspaper are collected in his new book called Native.
NPR News: Navigating A Minefield Of Moral Quandaries And Consequences In ‘A War’
Navigating A Minefield Of Moral Quandaries And Consequences In ‘A War’
A War is a contender for the best foreign film Oscar. It’s about a soldier in Afghanistan placed in an impossible situation, and NPR film critic Bob Mondello says it brings the big questions home.
NPR News: Animated Show ‘Bordertown’ Explores Both Sides Of Immigration Debate
Animated Show ‘Bordertown’ Explores Both Sides Of Immigration Debate
Bordertown is about two families on both sides of the immigration debate. One is a white border patrol agent and his family and the other is a Mexican-American immigrant family.
NPR News: To Sorkin A Mockingbird: Screenwriter Will Adapt Novel For Broadway
To Sorkin A Mockingbird: Screenwriter Will Adapt Novel For Broadway
How will Aaron Sorkin’s rapid-fire dialogue fit with Harper Lee’s tale of racism and justice in the South?
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