William Goldman Dies At 87
Writer William Goldman died this week — he had an outsized influence on films, and the way we talk to each other. Scott Simon remembers the screenwriting giant.
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Book Review: 'My Sister, The Serial Killer'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite about her new book, "My Sister, the Serial Killer."
'Death And Other Holidays' Is A Perfect Literary Break
Marci Vogel's new novella spans a year in the life of April, a young woman blindsided by loss. It's the perfect length for a story, and the perfect balance of humor, anger, sorrow and beauty.
William Goldman, Writer Behind 'Butch Cassidy,' 'Princess Bride,' Dies At 87
Goldman had a successful literary career before he turned to Hollywood, where he made an indelible mark — as the writer of beloved movies as well as a bestselling guide to screenwriting.
Jonathan Franzen Finds Hope In Nature In 'The End Of The End Of The Earth'
A new collection the author's essays spans art, nature and autobiography — taking aim at people he meets in daily life but also exposing his own vulnerabilities.
Book Awards Honor Translated Literature For The First Time Since 1983
The U.S. publishing industry honored its stars Wednesday night in New York City at the National Book Awards. The lifetime achievement award went to Isabel Allende.
'Toxic' Is Oxford Dictionaries' Word Of 2018
The publisher's research found "the sheer scope of its application" made "toxic" stand out this year.
Sigrid Nunez, Elizabeth Acevedo Among 2018 National Book Award Winners
Nunez and Acevedo won for fiction and young people's literature, respectively. The prestigious literary prize also honored Jeffrey C. Stewart, Justin Phillip Reed, Yoko Tawada and Margaret Mitsutani.
Excelsior! How Stan Lee Remade American Myth
Stan Lee may have lived an American story, but then he ended up creating them.
'Insomnia' Is Both A Celebration And Lament Of Sleeplessness
Marina Benjamin's book is more impressionistic and personal than scientific: Don't look here for an explanation of the chemistry or biology of nocturnal wakefulness.