In 'The Nothing,' A Dirty Old Man Lusts For Life
The new novel from British author Hanif Kureishi finds its octogenarian protagonist, who suspects his wife may be cheating on him, preoccupied with sex and aging.
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Manliness And Green Living
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with marketing professor Aaron Brough about his finding that men are less likely to recycle than women because eco-friendly behaviors don't seem manly.
PHOTOS: Malick Sidibe Shows Mali's Youth With A Groovy 'Twist'
A Paris museum is showing the first major posthumous exhibit of work by the great photographer. As Sidibe himself once said, "I think photos are the best way of living a long time after you die."
Does The Magic Last? Revisiting A Fantasy Classic As An Adult
David Eddings' beloved Belgariad (and several sequels), co-written with his wife Leigh, follows farm boy Garion and his magical destiny. It wrapped up 20 years ago; are its powers still intact?
My Daily, Digital Memorials
NPR's Linda Wertheimer shares her secret, private way of remembering loved ones who've passed away.
The Ultimate Cocktail To Send Off An NPR Host: 'Radio Silence'
For the past few years, bar reviewer Emma Allen has introduced us to great drinks. This year, she surprises retiring host Robert Siegel with a cocktail designed just for him.
Deadline Approaches For $10 Million Reward On Leads To Gardner Museum Paintings
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Stephen Kurkjian, former investigative reporter for The Boston Globe, and author of the book Master Thieves, about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist in 1990. The museum still hopes to get the artwork back and set a deadline on New Year's Eve for a $10 million reward on leads for the 13 missing paintings, that include works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Degas.
Sue Grafton, Best-Selling Author Of Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries, Dies At 77
Grafton wrote 25 page turners following the spunky female detective. "The alphabet now ends at Y," her daughter wrote on Facebook.
Move Over, 'Despacito.' These Videos Also Ruled YouTube In 2017
To see how the world wastes time ... er, explores cultural phenomena ... check out some of the top videos by country from YouTube Rewind's rankings for 2017.
The 10 Most Popular 'Fresh Air' Interviews Of 2017
In 2017, Fresh Air marked 30 years as a nationally syndicated, daily radio program by doing what it does best: more in-depth interviews.