Watership Down's latest iteration is a graphic novel. We revisit the enduring story
We examine the origins and legacy of the 51-year-old children's classic as it comes out in graphic novel form.
Books
Author Jeanette Winterson 'The Night Side of the River,' a collection of ghost stories
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Jeanette Winterson about her new collection of spooky short stories, "The Night Side of the River."
What is a walking school bus? Hint: It has no tires but lots of feet and lots of soul
So what is a walking school bus? A new children's book set in South Africa tells the story of some intrepid youngsters who figured out a way to stay safe during their long walk to class.
Edward Carey on his novel 'Edith Holler'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Edward Carey about his novel, "Edith Holler," a macabre, yet funny tale about a peculiar little girl cursed to live in a theater in Norwich, England.
A.K. Blakemore on her new novel 'The Glutton' set in 18th-century France
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author A.K. Blakemore about her new novel, "The Glutton." It's based on an 18th-century Frenchman known for eating just about anything.
Looking for ghost stories? Here are 5 new YA books that will haunt you
Heading into Halloween, we have a few suggested new reads. Some are genuinely terrifying, some more benevolent — but all are guaranteed to provide an atmospheric glimpse through the veil.
Madonna and Britney Spears: It's them against the world
Two new books chronicle the lives of two pop idols, Madonna and Britney Spears. The way each came to stardom — and what happened to them after — illuminates why their paths have been so different.
Screen actors reading audiobooks bring more than just a big name
Michelle Williams' voicing of Britney Spears' new memoir has received high praise. We look at why top-level actors want to be involved in audio book performances.
Novelist John Le Carré reflects on his own 'Legacy' of spying
The late spy novelist is the subject of a new documentary by Errol Morris, The Pigeon Tunnel. Le Carré worked for MI5 and MI6 early in his career. Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2017.
What does it mean to be a witch? A writer spent a year doing witchcraft to find out
In her new book, The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft, Diana Helmuth explores witchcraft as a religion and confronts her own skepticism.