Book Review: 'How To Be Drawn,' Terrance Hayes
Poet Tess Taylor reviews Terrance Hayes' collection of poetry, How to be Drawn.
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Each Wave Tells A Story In 'Barbarian Days'
A surfing memoir might not be what you'd expect from a seasoned New Yorker reporter, but William Finnegan's new book is a loving look back at his life on the water.
The Waters Of 'Lagoon' Are Choppy But Enthralling
Nnedi Okorafor's new book imagines an alien landing in the waters just off Lagos, Nigeria. Reviewer Amal El-Mohtar calls it chaotic and beautiful, though occasionally dizzyingly difficult to read.
The Meaning Of A Hero Cast In Shadow, In Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman'
The release of Harper Lee's long-lost novel — and its portrait of once-crusading attorney Atticus Finch — has shaken devotees of "To Kill a Mockingbird." One poet argues that nuance should be welcome.
'I Really Like You': Amy Schumer Makes A Fine 'Trainwreck'
The comedy Trainwreck, written by Amy Schumer and directed by Judd Apatow, takes a few risks with the romantic comedy formula on which it ultimately relies. Plus: LeBron James!
In Portrait Of A Boxer, Fuqua Takes The Action Outside The Ring
For the better part of a decade, Antoine Fuqua has been Hollywood's go-to guy for action-laden drama. But, even with a familiar setting, his latest film, Southpaw, isn't a typical action film.
Opening Indonesia's Eyes In 'The Look Of Silence'
Joshua Oppenheimer's sequel to the award-winning documentary The Act of Killing follows an optician seeking to confront the men who killed his brother during the Indonesian genocide.
A Lifelong Surfer Explains Why There's No Such Thing As A 'Perfect' Wave
"Waves are not stationary objects in nature. They're not diamonds or roses or something that you just look at," says New Yorker journalist William Finnegan. His new memoir is called Barbarian Days.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'BoJack Horseman' And People We're Pulling For
This week's show brings an old pal home for a discussion of Netflix's favorite cartoon horse, as well as baseball, Lily Tomlin, graphic novels, other podcasts and more.
In The Writer's Room, One Woman Quietly Makes Late Night History
Robin Thede's wide-ranging career has included stints in both journalism and comedy. Now, at The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, she's the first black woman to work as a head writer in late night TV.