The National Book Foundation's Lisa Lucas On Storytelling And Innovations In Reading
The Executive Director of the National Book Foundation will be in Greensboro
Books
'The Alice Network' Is A Crackling Tale Of Spies And Suspense
Set in 1947, Kate Quinn's novel follows two indomitable women, a math whiz and a retired spy, in a truly fabulous car as they pursue a quest through war-torn Europe in search of a missing relative.
Fame Is A Boomerang
The legendary diva, who died 40 years ago this year, muses on stardom and fate — both on stage and off — in a luxurious new book of pictures and words.
H.P. Lovecraft's Monster Is Wrapping Family Game Night Up In Tentacles
A century after the horror writer created Cthulhu, board game creators and players have resurrected the deep sea monster and brought it into pop culture. Why is this beast making a comeback?
How Alan Alda Makes Science Understandable
How do you communicate complex ideas effectively? How do scientists and doctors get their findings across to a needing public?
'Stephen Florida' Goes To The Mat — And Wins
Gabe Habash's audacious coming-of-age novel follows a charismatic, troubled, sometimes repellent college wrestler who comes close to the edge of madness after an injury derails his final season.
'Opening Wednesday' Dusts Off Some Overlooked Cinematic Treasures
Charles Taylor's new book collects his writings about cult classics of the 1970s — films like Two-Lane Blacktop, Vanishing Point and Foxy Brown — and what they say about the culture of that era.
'Called To Rise': Dallas Police Chief On Overcoming Racial Division
Last year, Dallas Police Chief David Brown was the face of leadership after a gunman killed five police officers during a protest. He has since retired from the force and wrote a book about his life.
Polar Photographer Shares His View Of A Ferocious But Fragile Ecosystem
Paul Nicklen has spent decades documenting the Arctic and the Antarctic. "I want people to realize that ice is like the soil in the garden," he says. "Without ice the polar regions cannot exist."
Can The Democracy Survive The Internet?: Lessons From 2016
"Can democracy survive the Internet?" Why one scholar was prompted to explore that question following the 2016 U.S. election.