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'If The Creek Don't Rise' Traces Webs Of Hurt And Help

7:00am August 27, 2017

by Maya Rodale

Leah Weiss' debut novel — set in a remote Appalachian town — has a strong sense of place and a richly drawn cast of characters, all with their own voices, stories and interconnected relationships.

A man runs from a line of charging police in riot gear in Baltimore. The photo, taken by Devin Allen, is featured in the National Museum of African American History and Culture's newest exhibit, "More Than A Picture."

In 'More Than A Picture' Exhibit, History Happens Now

8:18pm August 26, 2017

by Dwane Brown

A new collection at the National Museum of African American History features recent, lesser-known photos alongside well-known images to demonstrate the historical significance of everyday moments.

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Love And Cruelty Are Bound Together In 'My Absolute Darling'

2:15pm August 26, 2017

by Scott Simon

Gabriel Tallent's debut novel has been called a masterpiece on the level of To Kill a Mockingbird. It's the difficult story of a young girl living in the California woods with her abusive father.

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Subtle, Brilliant 'Stay With Me' Blends The Personal And The Political

10:00am August 26, 2017

by Lizzie Skurnick

Ayobami Adebayo's debut novel follows a young Nigerian couple struggling to conceive and caught between modern medicine and the traditional remedies — like a new wife — pushed by older relatives.

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New York City Hosts Break Dancing Competition

8:10am August 26, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talk with legendary break dancer Richard "Crazy Legs" Colón about New York City's biggest break dancing competition and the early days of the dance form.

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Take A Walk On The Wilder Side Of Death With 'Reincarnation Blues'

7:00am August 26, 2017

by Jason Sheehan

Michael Poore's new novel is surprisingly goofy for a book about dying. It's the story fishing guide Milo, who's just been eaten by a shark. Oh, and he's in love with Death, who's also named Suzie.

Dougie Baldwin (left) and Aaron Moten are two of the stars in the new Netflix comedy Disjointed, which is set in a medical marijuana dispensary.

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'Disjointed' Is Like Any Workplace Sitcom — With More Pot, Sex And Language

12:42am August 26, 2017

by Neda Ulaby

Set in a medical marijuana dispensary, the big networks all turned the show down. But Netflix picked it up and co-creator Chuck Lorre says, ultimately, it's about characters who care for one another.

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Lani Sarem poses with her novel Handbook for Mortals at the release party for the book in Chicago earlier this month.

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The Brief, Tumultuous Reign Of An Erstwhile Best-Seller

10:47pm August 25, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

For a while Thursday, Lani Sarem's debut, Handbook for Mortals, stood as the reigning best-seller in young adult literature. Within hours, it had been removed from the list entirely. What happened?

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A Closeted Teen Struggles To Maintain His Double Life In 'Beach Rats'

6:40pm August 25, 2017

by Bob Mondello

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Beach Rats, which follows a teenager in Brooklyn who is having a lousy summer. The film won the best directing prize at Sundance earlier this year.

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Community Theatre Of Greensboro Names Austin Petty As New Executive Director

3:58pm August 25, 2017

by Bethany Chafin

The Community Theater of Greensboro is welcoming a new executive director.