Discover What The New Year Holds With Help From Tarot Cards
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jessica Dore, a clinical psychologist and tarot card reader, who gives us an idea of what we can expect in 2019.
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Bring On The Neon: Fashion Trends We Expect To See In 2019
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with style reporter Elizabeth Holmes about what fashion trends to watch out for in the new year.
'Amsterdam Noir' Finds Its Darkness Inside Us
Akashic Books' Noir series continues with a visit to Amsterdam — and finding the shadowy side of a peaceful city where crime is low proves a challenge for editors René Appel and Josh Pachter.
How A Mongolian Heavy Metal Band Got Millions Of YouTube Views
All it took for The Hu to have an Internet breakthrough was a dramatic video and screaming guitars — plus a horsehead fiddle and throat singing.
Freed From Copyright, These Classic Works Are Yours To Adapt
For the first time in 20 years, a large body of films, music, and books has entered the public domain. That means they can be reworked by new creators in conversation with the originals.
For Military Members, An Elusive Search For Fashion That Conforms
Every article of clothing, every accessory worn by a member of the military must conform to regulation. But there are gaps in compliant clothing available to service members, particularly women.
The Spirit Tells The Story In 'Orchestra Of Minorities'
Chigozie Obioma's latest novel is a love story, a story of exile, a mix of classical tragedy and Igbo folklore, narrated by a chi — a guardian spirit that refers to Obioma's protagonist as its host.
A New Novel Makes The 'Sugar Run' Out Of Jail And Back To West Virginia
Mesha Maren's debut book follows a queer woman trying to restart her life and return to rural Appalachia. For the author, it's a place sometimes "difficult to love," but loved with "extra fierceness."
Opinion: Louis C.K. Can Say What He Wants, But At Least Be Funny
"I don't think Louis C.K. is funny," NPR's Scott Simon says. A comic can be edgy, but one that's not funny "is no more interesting than any other muttering blowhard who craves attention."
Lois Weber, Hollywood's Forgotten Early Pioneer, Has 2 Films Restored
The first American woman to direct a feature-length drama, Weber made woman-centered films with daring commentary. She's barely known now, though the rerelease of two major works may change that.