Here are 19 books our critics are excited for this summer
We asked some of our regular book critics what soon-to-be-published titles they are most looking forward to reading this summer. Here's what they said.
Arts
40 years ago, NPR had to apologize for airing 'Return of the Jedi' spoilers
Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of Return of the Jedi. The flood of complaints from listeners led to an on-air apology.
40 years ago, NPR had to apologize for airing 'Return of the Jedi' spoilers
Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of Return of the Jedi. The flood of complaints from listeners led to on-air apology.
At a 'Gente Funny' show, only bilingual audience members are in on the joke
Latinx comedians with non-English routines have largely been relegated to restaurants, bars and other spaces where Spanish already dominates. But a new generation is changing that, one show at a time.
Iam Tongi, 18, credits his mom and late dad for his 'American Idol' win
Iam Tongi is the first Pacific Islander to win American Idol. His dad died a few months before Tongi's audition, which he says his mom signed him up for and pushed him to practice.
DC Comics' boss knows the challenges ahead — and the problem superhero films can pose
Superhero movies transformed the film industry over the last 15 years. But how does the man in charge of some of the most beloved comic book characters chart the years ahead?
Journalist says strike represents an 'existential moment' for Hollywood's writers
New York Times media reporter John Koblin discusses the Hollywood writers' strike — and how streaming has upended every element of TV and film production, leading to deteriorating working conditions.
Celebrities and the White House pay tribute to Tina Turner
President Biden joined celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Angela Bassett, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role playing Turner in her biopic, in honoring the late singer.
Broad exhibit showcases Keith Haring, innovative pop culture artists from the '80s
Keith Haring was known for his colorful graffiti-style art and his AIDS activism. The late artist's work and life are the focus of a new museum exhibit in Los Angeles.
4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring
As we near the close of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you a list of new books by Filipino authors — ranging from a noir graphic novel to the latest from Gina Apostol.