Books

The 2025 selection follows its predecessors, "brain rot" from 2024, "rizz" from 2023 and "goblin mode" from 2022.

The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan."

Author Christine Kuehn's late grandfather, grandmother and aunt were spies for the Japanese in the run-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

We're taking stock of this year's notable holiday movies, with titles including such gems as Oy to the World!, Christmas at the Catnip Cafe, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and A Pickleball Christmas.

In her debut novel, Marisa Kashino tells the story of a woman who goes to extreme lengths to secure her dream home, and becomes a nightmare to everyone around her.

Earlier this month, Audible released the first in its series of Harry Potter audiobooks, a full-cast recording. What's the listening experience like compared to traditional audiobooks?

Tom Stoppard is remembered as a playwright whose wit and curiosity reshaped modern theater.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bloodshot Records co-founder and former owner Rob Miller about his memoir, "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low."

As we head into gift-giving season, Here & Now's go-to book expert, Traci Thomas of "The Stacks" podcast, has book gift suggestions.

The Monkey King, a rebellious 16th-century Chinese superhero, is finally breaking into the U.S. through Netflix films, blockbuster video games, and a sold-out San Francisco Opera production.