Ishiguro's 'Buried Giant' Gets Lost In Its Own Fog
Kazuo Ishiguro's latest novel is set in a mythical Arthurian England. Though the premise was promising, the book is too vague to make much of an impact.
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Speed Dating For Seniors Who Aren't Interested In Slowing Down
A new film follows daters ages 70 to 90 looking for love in five-minute intervals. "Speed dating for seniors" may sound funny, but The Age of Love is really about our lifelong need for intimacy.
It's World Book Day: Time For Reading Lists And Dress-Up
Put down that screen: Today's the day to celebrate holding a bound book in your hands. For World Book Day, we bring you a roundup of stories and reading lists.
Larry David's First Time On Broadway: 'It's Not So Easy!'
The comedian wrote and stars in Fish in the Dark, a play about rivalries and dysfunction when a family patriarch dies. David says the idea came to his "twisted mind" when his friend's dad passed away.
We're Not Taking Enough Lunch Breaks. Why That's Bad For Business
Research shows that only 1 in 5 five people takes a break and leaves his desk to eat. Most workers are simply eating at their desks. But creativity can take a big hit without a change of scenery.
In 'The Buried Giant,' Exhausted Medieval Travelers 'Can't Go On,' But So 'Go On'
Kazuo Ishiguro's latest recalls the plays and novels of Samuel Beckett. It's a masterful blend of fantasy, Arthurian romance, myth, legend and postmodern absurdity — and it's unforgettable.
Guy Raz On Why 'The Ted Radio Hour' Makes A Difference
The Ted Radio Hour is a journey through the world of ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.
'It Is About Truths': John Ridley On His New TV Show, 'American Crime'
The drama, about the aftermath of a racially charged home invasion, challenges its many characters' viewpoints. Ridley says he wanted to explore "what happens when those truths start to fall away."
Montana's Almost Crowded Now, Thanks To The Colorful Characters Of 'Crow Fair'
Thomas McGuane's new story collection gives us a large cast of Big Sky dreamers, schemers and down-and-outs. Reviewer Alan Cheuse says it's a fascinating portrait of the state — with bonus bears.