Politics Of Pain: Ireland, Britain And Brexit
We check in with journalist Fintan O'Toole about how Ireland is handling Brexit.
Books
Stunning 'Little Bird' Mashes Up Myth, Family, Technology And Religion
Filmmaker and author Darcy van Poelgeest's sweeping dystopian epic sometimes falls short on plot and character, but it's redeemed by virtuoso work from its illustrator, colorist and letterer.
In 'Children Of Virtue And Vengeance,' Magic Has Returned. Now What?
In the sequel to author Tomi Adeyemi's West-African-inspired young adult bestseller, the maji in the land of Orïsha have their powers back — except the monarchy and military now have magic too.
Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'
The Serious Goose invites kids to try to make a grumpy goose smile. In 2017, Kimmel's newborn son underwent heart surgery; in his honor, proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.
Book: 'In That Time'
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Daniel Weiss, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, about his new book In That Time: Michael O'Donnell and the Tragic Era of Vietnam.
'We Wanted Our Patrons Back' — Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity
"There were families that couldn't afford to pay the fines and therefore couldn't return the materials," Chicago Public Library Commissioner Andrea Telli said. "So then we just lost them as patrons."
'Worn This Day' Lets You Step Into Historical Figures' Shoes, Vests, Dresses And More
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell's new book is a year-long daily walk through history, and the place of clothing in it. She talks to NPR's Scott Simon about some of the articles she featured.
'My Fake Rake' Turns The Makeover Trope On Its (Well-Coiffed) Head
The ugly duckling who transforms into a swan is a common trope in literature and pop culture — Eva Leigh turns it upside down in My Fake Rake, which features a shy, quiet hero who gets made over.
He Was A Horse That Never Won A Race. So Why Would Someone Steal Him?
On Christmas Eve 2004, Urgent Envoy disappeared from his stable in the middle of the night. He had finished his only ever race in last place, but that didn't matter to the trainer who took him.
Clive James, Writer, TV Host And Cultural Critic, Dies At 80
"Fiction is life with the dull bits left out." That is just one of the many clever observations of the writer, TV host and cultural critic Clive James. He died Sunday in Cambridge, England.