Arts
North Korean Government Thought To Be Behind Sony Pictures Hack
The company's email and corporate networks were disabled, and five Sony films were leaked online. North Korean officials said "wait and see" when asked if they were behind the cyberattack.
Bill Cosby Resigns From Temple University's Board
The move was announced Monday, in a short news release in which Bill Cosby cited "the best interests of the university and its students."
From Humble Salt To Fancy Freezing: How To Up Your Cocktail Game
You don't need to have liquid nitrogen at your next cocktail party — but it's certainly a sure-fire way to impress your guests. Expert mixologist Dave Arnold walks you through it.
Backstage With Janis Joplin: Doubts, Drugs And Compassion
John Byrne Cooke was Janis Joplin's road manager from 1967 until her untimely death in 1970. So he saw a lot of rock history up close — and describes some of the details in a new memoir.
Pope Francis As Reformer, Evangelizer — And Doctrinal Conservative
Austen Ivereigh, author of a new biography of Pope Francis, says the media have misjudged the pope's comments on abortion and homosexuality — but that Francis is a radical in other respects.
Purple Spirit Ninjas And Mohawked Foxes: 'Shutter' Is A New Adventure
The first six issues of Shutter have been released as a trade paperback, and critic Etelka Lehoczky praises the comic's decidedly pointed take on classic exploration and adventure narratives.
For These Millennials, Gender Norms Have Gone Out Of Style
Many millennials say they find traditional notions of gender too confining. And they are rewriting the rules and refashioning clothes so that they can dress and accessorize in whatever way they want.
Mexican Chef Serves Up An Authoritative Guide To Her Country's Cuisine
Unlike other exhaustive guides to Mexico's diverse regional foods, Mexico: The Cookbook was written by a Mexican. Margarita Carrillo's recipes aim for simplicity to lure American readers to explore.
John F. Blair, Publisher Celebrates 60th Anniversary
In 1974 John F. Blair, founder of John F. Blair, Publisher, gave a speech. He addressed the ever-relevant concerns of the book publishing industry. He recognized that it was in danger of becoming "uniform, mechanized, controlled." Nevertheless, he said, "I believe that the best days of independent publishing are still to come".