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There's Method To The Mad Satire Of 'Censorship Now!!'

6:12am November 07, 2015

by Jason Heller

Washington D.C. punk legend Ian Svenonius veers from anarchist tirade to Swiftian satire in this new essay collection, which takes aim at tipping, Ikea, censorship, music and yes, NPR too.

'Destiny And Power' Reveals Elder Bush's Criticism Of His Son's Administration

6:44pm November 06, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jon Meacham about his biography of George H.W. Bush, which includes the elder Bush's criticism of his son's administration when it came to the second war in Iraq.

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Lena Dunham On Sex, Oversharing And Writing About Lost 'Girls'

1:58pm November 06, 2015

Dunham says when she started writing HBO's Girls, she was drawn to characters with "a bit of a Zelda Fitzgerald lost, broken woman quality." Originally broadcast Sept. 29, 2014.

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Ron Perlman On 'Sons Of Anarchy' And His Many On-Screen Transformations

1:58pm November 06, 2015

In his book, Easy Street (The Hard Way), actor Ron Perlman describes himself as having a face "that was not ugly but surely one of its kind." Originally broadcast Sept. 22, 2014.

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In New Book From Elder Bush, Strong Words For His Son's Administration

4:38pm November 05, 2015

by Ron Elving

In excerpts from an upcoming biography of George H.W. Bush, the former president offers criticism of key members of his son's administration who were key architects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Zanzibari biryanai, a dish involving spiced poached chicken, fried onions, a rich gravy and rosewater- and saffron-scented rice. Zanzibar was part of Oman until 1965.

'Food Of Oman' Serves Up Surprising Cuisine At Crossroads Of Cultures

3:47pm November 05, 2015

by Deena Prichep

Most Americans don't know much about the small Middle Eastern country, much less its food. A new cookbook will surely pique your curiosity — and tempt your palate.

As with many campaign books, Trump's Crippled America functions in part as a supersized resume.

Trump's New Book Doesn't Say Much, But Neither Do Lots Of Political Books

2:39pm November 05, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The billionaire real-estate mogul's Crippled America, like any presidential campaigner's book, might be about publicity more than substance.

Guitarist, actor and writer Carrie Brownstein performing with her band Sleater-Kinney at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

All Songs +1: Carrie Brownstein Isn't Who You Think She Is

1:03pm November 05, 2015

In her remarkable new memoir, Carrie Brownstein paints a startlingly candid portrait of herself that dispels any myths fans might have about her rock-star status with the band Sleater-Kinney.

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'Made To Kill' Is Pulp Pastiche That Hits The Target

10:03am November 05, 2015

by Jason Heller

Adam Christopher's sci-fi noir follows robotic hit man Raymond Electromatic through a vividly evoked 1960s Los Angeles. Critic Jason Heller says the book hits exactly the right tone and rhythm.

Donald Trump's new book isn't exactly groundbreaking, but then, candidates' books are often bland, supersized resumes.

What's New In Donald Trump's Book? Not Much

9:40am November 05, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

With presidential candidates' books, substance is usually beside the point.