Fictional Illnesses
R2-D2-berculosis? In this game, we've mashed up the names of fictional comic, sci-fi and fantasy characters with medical diseases or conditions. Welcome to the hypochondriac's Comic Con.
Arts & Life
Answers So Nice, They Named Them Twice
They call New York, New York, "the city so nice, they named it twice," and that's the theme for this game. All answers will be phrases that feature repeated words or names.
It's A Neil Gaiman Universe; We Just Live In It
How familiar are you with the Gaimanverse? The author of Coraline, American Gods and Sandman tries to stump a superfan with fake descriptions of fantastical characters.
Neil, Gamin': The Author Is Quizzed On Gilbert & Sullivan
When he was nine years old, Neil Gaiman won a newspaper contest about Gilbert & Sullivan. See how much he remembers about the duo's 19th century operettas...and whether he can sing his answers.
Revisiting The Melodrama Of 'Far From The Madding Crowd'
Carey Mulligan plays the role once occupied by Julie Christie, but her very different take may be too controlled for its own good.
Dozens Of Writers Join Protest Of Free Speech Award For 'Charlie Hebdo'
Nearly 150 writers have now signed an open letter that condemns the attacks on the French satirical magazine, but questions whether it deserves a free speech prize for its willingness to offend.
Rome's Might Meets The Arabian Nights In 'Ember In The Ashes'
First-time novelist Sabaa Tahir creates Capital Letter Fantasy in An Ember in the Ashes, with rebel Scholars battling an ancient, brutal Empire. Critic Amal El-Mohtar calls it "frequently riveting."
William Faulkner Makes Us Wonder: What's So Great About Poetry, Anyhow?
William Faulkner — one of the great American novelists — thought of himself as a failed poet. Which made our critic Juan Vidal wonder: What is it about poetry that makes us hold it above other arts?
Louis C.K. On Life And Stand-Up: 'I Live In Service For My Kids'
The star of the FX series Louie talks about the pain of his first-ever open mic experience and the "massive gift" of taking care of others before himself.
These Parents Make Lovely Lunch Bag Art. Not Everyone Is Pleased
Elaborately illustrated napkins. Famous paintings re-created using food. Depending on your viewpoint, these lunch projects are an expression of parental love or another salvo in the parenting wars.