Kristopher Jansma's 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' explores how history is woven into our bodies
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with writer Kristopher Jansma about his new novel, Our Narrow Hiding Places.
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Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner Michael Carniello from Deerfield Ill., and puzzle master Will Shortz.
‘Sebastian’ re-writes the sex work movie
Director and writer Mikko Mäkelä says he wasn’t interested in creating yet another sex worker drama focused on trauma. Instead, Sebastian is a knowing but conflicted young man learning about himself.
Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with the Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Gabino Iglesias, about his new book "House of Bone and Rain."
How has Ferguson changed 10 years after Michael Brown's death
NPR's Pien Huang speaks with St. Louis Alderman Alisha Sonnier, about what's changed in the 10 years since Michael Brown was killed in Ferguson, Mo.
The trailer for Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake has some people very Grumpy
The film, set to be released in March 2025, has been mired by a string of controversies on everything from its new “woke” messaging to its depiction of dwarfism.
Having trouble finding a new book to read? Life Kit is here to help!
NPR's Life Kit has tips on discovering your next favorite read.
'Wait Wait' for August 10, 2024: Summer Break Edition!
This week, Wait Wait celebrates the dog days of summer with some of our favorite guests!
Joan Chen on her role in coming-of-age film 'Dìdi'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Joan Chen. The actor is getting Oscar buzz for the new film, "Dìdi," in which Chen plays the mother of a Taiwanese-American skater kid in the Bay Area.
Jane Rosenberg on her new memoir and the life of a courtroom sketch artist
NPR's Scott Simon asks Jane Rosenberg about her career as a courtroom sketch artist. Rosenberg's new memoir is called "Drawn Testimony."