50 Wonderful Things From 2018
One pop culture critic takes some time to run down not 10, not 20, but 50 wonderful things from movies, TV and more in 2018.
Books
Aaron Sorkin Brings 'To Kill A Mockingbird' To The Broadway Stage
After lawsuits and pushback from Harper Lee's estate, the beloved 1960 novel is now a play. But Atticus Finch looks and sounds a little different than he did in the book.
At The End Of The Year, N.K. Jemisin Ponders The End Of The World
Jemisin is the only author to win three Hugo Awards in a row — for her Broken Earth trilogy, which begins with an apocalypse. She says she likes to explore what apocalypses mean for different people.
'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics
Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.
New Kernersville Library Opens To The Public
Residents of Kernersville have a new place to check out books and access the latest technology; the new Paddison Memorial Branch Library is now open to the public.
How Rodgers And Hammerstein Revolutionized Broadway
Todd Purdum's book, Something Wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind hit shows like Carousel and The Sound of Music. Originally broadcast April 9, 2018.
Book 'Without Borders' By 80+ Artists Lets Kids Color Outside The Lines
Children are invited to use their imaginations to fill in the blanks in Coloring Without Borders. The bilingual book was created to help immigrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
'It Would Have Changed My Life': Questions For Cartoonist Tillie Walden
Tillie Walden's graphic memoir, Spinning, won a prestigious Eisner Award this summer. She says she wishes she'd had a book like it when she was young and coming to terms with her sexuality.
An Argument Against Life Sentences, Especially For Juvenile Defendants
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Robert Holbrook, who was given a life sentence, and Ashley Nellis, co-author of the book "The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences."
In 'Never Too Late,' Finally, A Guide For Adults Going To College
There are hundreds of books about picking the best college. But let's face it: Most of them are written for high schoolers. A new book offers a roadmap for older students.