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In New Book, Reflecting On A Political Power Couple Who Promoted Westward Expansion
NPR’s Steve Inskeep, discussing his book Imperfect Union: How Jessie and John Fremont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity and Helped Cause the Civil War, touches on parallels to U.S. politics in 2020.
The Most Checked-Out Books Of All Time At The New York Public Library
“The books on this list have transcended generations and, much like the Library itself, are as relevant today as they were when they first arrived,” said the library’s president.
Get Artsy For Health And Science: How Making Art Helps Your Brain
Making art is fun. But there’s a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy.
In ‘Party Of Five’ Reboot, Deportation Separates The Family Instead Of Death, But Tragedy Remains
The hit ’90s TV drama is back with a timely twist. Co-creator Amy Lippman and writer Gabriel Llanas talk about creating a show about five Latinx siblings whose parents are deported to Mexico.
Buck Henry, Screenwriter And Actor Famous For ‘The Graduate’ And TV Comedy, Dies At 89
Henry made regular appearances on Saturday Night Live, co-directed the film Heaven Can Wait, and co-created the comedy show Get Smart. He died Wednesday in Los Angeles following a heart attack.
New Collection Celebrates Jean Stafford, A Gifted Novelist Who Deserved Better
Stafford is often remembered as wife No. 1 in the many biographies and studies of poet Robert Lowell. But a new Library of America edition of her three novels showcases her masterful writing.
Ilana Glazer Strikes Out On Her Own In New Stand-Up Special
After shedding her beloved, free-wheeling Broad City character, the real Ilana is coming out of dormancy. “I have this fire in me,” she says. It shows in her new comedy special, The Planet is Burning.
Books To Devour This New Year Include The Cultural Feast That Is ‘Fry Bread’
Our kids’ books columnist, Juanita Giles, gave her daughter Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story for Christmas; she says the book’s depiction of food and history mirrors her family’s experiences.
Why Certain Poor Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have Huge, Misshapen Throats
In some historical Nativity scenes, the shepherds have grossly enlarged thyroid glands — also known today as goiter. It’s an apparent symbol of their poverty and iodine-deficient diet.
FILM REVIEW: ‘Just Mercy’ Is An Earnest, Effective Legal Drama Of Real History Learned Too Late
This adaptation of attorney Bryan Stevenson’s book about a wrongly condemned black man dramatizes that case while offering an unflinching look at the death penalty.
‘The Force Is With Our People’ Connects Indigenous Culture To A Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Rise of Skywalker speaks to the historical experiences of many in the Indigenous community. An exhibit by Native artists attempts to shed light on those connections.
France Blocks Export Of $27 Million Medieval Painting Found In French Woman’s Kitchen
The Italian painting by the artist Cimabue sold for nearly $27 million at auction. But now, government officials in France are intervening in order to stop the art from leaving the country.
