Wesley Snipes' Debut Novel Explores Damnation And Salvation
The acclaimed actor's new book is fantasy fiction with heavy religious themes.
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'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 2: 'You're A Dragon. Be A Dragon'
In "Stormborn," lots of long-hoarded information was finally shared, and in a massive sea battle, buckles got gruesomely swashed.
A Veteran TV News Anchor Pens A Prescient Novel In 'Amanda Wakes Up'
Alisyn Camerota's book is about a political newcomer fresh from Hollywood facing off against a female senator. But 2016 similarities aside, the CNN anchor says she wrote it long before the election.
'Caesar's Last Breath' Is A Breezy History Of Our Atmosphere
Sam Kean's funny, conversational new book reminds us not to take the air we breathe for granted — our atmosphere can tell stories about everything from dinosaurs and Julius Caesar to space flight.
Samantha Hunt On Her Short Stories In 'The Dark Dark'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with acclaimed novelist Samantha Hunt about her first book of short stories, The Dark Dark, which explores the fantastical and the sorrowful in everyday life.
Yes, Some Comics Are For Kids — And They're Big Business
What's the best way to get people reading comics? Hook 'em young. And comics for early readers are booming — even big publishers like DC, famed for grim and gritty, are getting in on the action.
Life Lessons (With Zombies) In 'Minecraft: The Island'
Max Brooks' latest novel is set in the world of the popular video game Minecraft — and once you get past that, it has a lot of valuable ideas for young readers, cleverly disguised with plenty of fun.
Author Janette Sadik-Khan: 'If You Can Change The Street, You Can Change The World'
When we think about infrastructure, we think about highways, traffic, and cars. It's also much more - something that can completely transform our cities.
The Un-Pretty History Of Georgia's Iconic Peach
The state isn't the biggest producer of the pink-orange fruit. So why are Georgia peaches so iconic? The answer has a lot to do with slavery — its end and a need for the South to rebrand itself.
2 Smart New Novels Find Humor In Fantasies Of Escape
These terrific comic novels — The Last Laugh by Lynn Freed and Who Is Rich? by Matthew Klam — will have you laughing at the many ways we all try to run away from the realities of life.