A century ago this month, author A.A. Milne released his now-classic "Winnie-the-Pooh," the story of a stuffed bear and his animal friends — Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga and Roo — and their adventures in the 100 Acre Wood.

Hill co-starred in HBO's Somebody Somewhere and has hosted drag king shows and queer cabarets. "This is my mantra … if you don't see yourself represented, go out and represent yourself," he says.

Three-time National Book Award finalist Edwidge Danticat and debut novelist Morgan Thomas are up for the fiction prize. Nonfiction books cover the prison system and music, and queer parenthood.

The Brazilian singer-songwriter sits easily in the poetry of the cosmos and his country, but communicates every emotion with tangible complexity.

Partita follows a young Appalachian woman with the chops to make it as a classical pianist. It was somewhat inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's love of classical music and her restrictive hand condition.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Olivia Harrison about the new book The Third Eye, a collection of photographs by her late husband, George Harrison of the Beatles.

The up-and-coming Scottish mezzo-soprano's debut recital album is a compelling collection of songs about the sea.

DJ_Dave writes and performs dance music with code. Her debut album, Hardcore Software, combines tech optimism with the open source spirit of an algorave.

Douglas grew up in the shadow of his famous father, Kirk, before establishing himself as an Oscar-winning actor and producer. In One Helluva Ride, he reflects on his early life and Hollywood career.

The book features recipes with few steps geared towards busy lives.