'Dangerous Melodies' Examines Classical Music And American Foreign Relations
A new book explores the relation between a few key figures in American classical music and U.S. foreign policy in the 20th century.
Books
Kids These Days ... Are Reading Nietzsche In The 'Burbs'
It's easy to make fun of disgruntled teenagers, but in his funny new Nietzsche and the Burbs, author Lars Iyer depicts them accurately and with real sensitivity, never mocking or condescending.
Class, Culture And Sexual Identity Take Center Stage In 'Girl, Woman, Other'
Bernardine Evaristo's nuanced and entertaining Booker Prize-winning novel is told from the point of view of 12 British women of color — all just a few degrees of separation apart from each other.
Superman Reveals His Identity To The World
Fans of Superman know he's really the bookish Clark Kent, but on Wednesday he revealed his identity to the world within the comics.
Librarian Nancy Pearl Shares 4 Fantastic Books For The End Of 2019
Our go-to librarian says there are plenty of readers who find that "fiction gives you the truth of history and nonfiction gives you the facts." With that in mind, she shares some new titles.
'Switched On Pop': Fluff For The Masses Or Misunderstood Masterpieces?
Gonna take my horse to the old town road, gonna... wait, what were we talking about?
Merriam-Webster Singles Out Nonbinary 'They' For Word Of The Year Honors
The dictionary publisher lauded the singular they Tuesday, noting that the tiny word has enjoyed important new uses in an English language that otherwise lacks a good gender-neutral alternative.
'Trump And His Generals' Author: The President Is Now Surrounded By 'Yes Men'
CNN analyst Peter Bergen reflects on Trump's soured relationships with Generals Mattis, McMaster and Kelly. "He's gotten rid of the most competent people he had in his circle," Bergen says.
U.S. Takes Steps To Sideline The World Trade Organization
The Trump administration is taking aim at the World Trade Organization. The president is refusing to approve WTO appellate nominees, hampering its ability to serve as a trade referee.
For December: 3 Gifts From Romancelandia
It's the holiday season, and what better gift to give yourself — or the romance lover in your life — than our three December romance picks, packed with Regency rakes, hot beats and meet-cutes.