Cameron Esposito And The Comedy Of Confidence
In a new comedy album, Cameron Esposito covers strip clubs, her attraction to "women in crisis," her awkward youth, and her bone-deep comfort in her own skin.
Arts & Life
Book News: Bob Dylan's Lyrics Get Their Own Book — And It's Massive
The 1,034-page collection sets out to annotate, illustrate and track the changes of Dylan's myriad songs. Also, after a decade on trial, Superman won't be reaching the Supreme Court.
A Hairy, Sardonic Fable In 'The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil'
Stephen Collins' debut graphic novel depicts a bland, comfortable, conformist world turned upside down by one man's sudden growth of a bristly, twisty, unstoppably anarchic beard.
Historian: FDR Was The Last Great President. Let's Never Have Another
In his new book, The End of Greatness, historian Aaron David Miller argues that the nation might be better off without any more truly great presidents — or the national crises that produce them.
The Unadaptable 'Curious Incident' Gets A Stage Adaptation
Author Mark Haddon never imagined The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time would work as a play — he judged his writing by its unadaptability. But now it is one, and critics are loving it.
'The Flash' Winks At History And Keeps Its Superhero Tone Light
The CW's remake of The Flash has an affection view of super-history, resting comfortably among the many version of many heroes already born.
'Ancillary Sword' Examines Life On The Fringes Of A Galactic Empire
Ann Leckie's eagerly awaited sequel to last year's Ancillary Justice quickly wraps up dangling plot threads, and sends heroine Breq on a brand new adventure, this time at the helm of her own ship.
Pop Culture Happy Hour, Small Batch: 'House Hunters International'
Glen Weldon and Linda Holmes sit down for a little chat about flats in Paris, bad jokes, and wanting to live abroad but still be at home.
Book News: Agatha Christie And The Secret Of The Lost Lockbox Jewels
Long hidden in a common trunk, Christie's family jewelry is now heading to auction. And the day's secrets don't end there: J.K. Rowling also stirred Twitter with a cryptic hint about her new book.
Sandwich Monday: PB&J Balls
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try a new take on a brown-bag lunch classic. Welch's has re-engineered the PB&J in ball form.