In A Novel Of Frustrated Young Love, Sexuality Comes To The Forefront
In Tender, Irish novelist Belinda McKeon takes readers through the infatuation and obsession that comes with a lopsided love affair.
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'It's A Surviving Tool': 'Native' Tells Satirical Stories Of Life In Israel
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to author Sayed Kashua, an Israeli-Palestinian whose satirical weekly columns in Haaretz newspaper are collected in his new book called Native.
Animated Show 'Bordertown' Explores Both Sides Of Immigration Debate
Bordertown is about two families on both sides of the immigration debate. One is a white border patrol agent and his family and the other is a Mexican-American immigrant family.
Is John Oliver's Show Journalism? He Says The Answer Is Simple: 'No'
"Everything we do is in pursuit of comedy," Oliver says. But to get the comedy right, you have to get facts right: "You can't be wrong about something, otherwise that joke just disintegrates."
To Sorkin A Mockingbird: Screenwriter Will Adapt Novel For Broadway
How will Aaron Sorkin's rapid-fire dialogue fit with Harper Lee's tale of racism and justice in the South?
Need A Little Valentine's Day Perspective? 3 Romances Do The Trick
Reviewer Ericka Brooks loves romance novels, but she felt like there was something missing in her collection. So she went looking for books with characters from all different backgrounds.
Navigating A Minefield Of Moral Quandaries And Consequences In 'A War'
A War is a contender for the best foreign film Oscar. It's about a soldier in Afghanistan placed in an impossible situation, and NPR film critic Bob Mondello says it brings the big questions home.
Inside A Doctor's Mind At The End Of His Life
Dr. Paul Kalanithi was finishing his residency in neurosurgery when he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. His memoir deals with the struggle and the joy of life as death drew near.
What The Heck Is Natural Wine? Here's A Taste
Natural wines can be off-putting at first: perhaps darker than usual, a little fizzy or cloudy. Some find them charming, others unsophisticated. Here's a guide to this trending, quirky style of wine.
Money May Not Buy You Love, But It Sure Helps
Someone has to pay for the cocktails on the first date, dinners in that classy restaurant, the wedding by the beach — and that messy divorce. Here are some fun facts on the economics of romance.