A Mom Might Not Be A Mom, And Yes, That's Scary
The new thriller Goodnight Mommy follows a child's simple what-if question to horrific lengths.
Arts
A Medal For A King — And For Many Of America's Greatest Living Artists
The 2014 National Medals of Arts and the National Humanities Medals was awarded in tandem Thursday to 21 of the most renowned U.S. artists and patrons. Among the winners was Stephen King.
'Lost Child' Wraps Up Ferrante's Neapolitan Series With 'Perfect Devastation'
Elena Ferrante's edgy "Neapolitan Novels" chronicle a decades-long friendship between two Italian women. Maureen Corrigan says the fourth and final novel, The Story of the Lost Child, is spectacular.
Richard Gere Shines In The Bleak 'Time Out Of Mind'
A new film follows a homeless man working constantly to survive on the streets of New York City and traces his challenge to hold on to his identity.
A Gargantuan Error: Quixotic Is Not The Only Word From A Book Character
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Bruce Conforth, professor of American culture at the University of Michigan, about words that have entered colloquial language after originating as book characters.
A Master Class In Journalism From A 1930s-Era Workaholic
Joseph Roth was an Austrian reporter whose writing provided a vivid portrait of pre-WWII Europe. Critic Juan Vidal says this newly translated collection of his work shows his intelligence and humor.
An Art Scene Flourishes Behind Closed Doors In Saudi Arabia
There isn't much public space to be creative. Artists Arwa Alneami and Ahmed Mater are trying to change that. They host a salon where creative people gather and exchange ideas.
Denver's Tattered Cover Bookstore Is Focused On Succession, Not Just Survival
Known for its vast selection and knowledgeable sales staff, it's a Denver institution. Now, after 40 years, the store's longtime owner is making preparations to pass the reins to a new generation.
Frank Gehry's Lifelong Challenge: To Create Buildings That Move
With sculptural swoops and sweeps, Gehry, now 86, changed the course of architecture. Paul Goldberger, who has known the architect for 40 years, has written a new biography called Building Art.
America's Forgotten History Of Mexican-American 'Repatriation'
With a scarcity of jobs during the Depression, more than a million people of Mexican descent were sent to Mexico. Author Francisco Balderrama estimates that 60 percent were American citizens.