A History Of 'Pettifogging' For The Pettifoggers Among You
Chief Justice John Roberts trotted out an obscure term during impeachment proceedings yesterday; here's what it means.
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In True Tale 'The Third Rainbow Girl,' Townspeople Accuse One Another Of Murder
Emma Copley Eisenberg's book offers a deep-dive into rural Appalachia — and digs into questions of how misogyny and bias can take root inside a community — as she tracks a double murder.
Tim Roth On Working With Tarantino And Getting His Start In London Pub Theater
The British actor has over 100 acting credits, including the new film The Song of Names and the streaming TV series Tin Star. Roth also appeared in Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight and Pulp Fiction.
'Just Mercy' Attorney Asks U.S. To Reckon With Its Racist Past And Present
Bryan Stevenson built a museum and monument in Alabama dedicated to slavery and its legacy. "We need to create institutions in this country that motivate more people to say 'Never again,' " he says.
'The Majesties' Is Disturbing, Yet Shockingly Enjoyable
Tiffany Tsao's novel explores the dark secrets of the wealthy Chinese-Indonesian Sulinado family, who fall victim to one of their own when daughter Estella poisons the entire clan at a family dinner.
Scott Simon Draws The Mystery Of 'Sunnyside Plaza' From His Own Past
When NPR host Scott Simon was in his teens, he took a job in an assisted living facility in Chicago. "It really opened my eyes into seeing the world differently," he says.
'Cleanness' Revisits Familiar Ground, Beautifully
Garth Greenwell's new story collection — like his previous novel — follows young, gay American men teaching English in Bulgaria. It's part heartbreaking, part forward-looking, and all beautiful.
Star Boors: Humanity Is Cruising For A Bruising In Sci-Fi Comedy 'Avenue 5'
It takes HBO's space-cruise comedy (from the creator of Veep and The Thick Of It) a while to find its footing — but that's understandable, given how wonky the ship's gravity turns out to be.
Not My Job: We Quiz Food Writer Alison Roman On Cooking The Books
We ask the author of Nothing Fancy and Dining In three questions about financial fraud.
'Little Gods' Reminds Us Some Questions Are Better Left Unasked
Meng Jin's new novel shows us a complex woman through the eyes of her husband, her daughter, and her daughter's nanny — all of whom see different, sometimes contradictory facets of her character.