Randall Mann's 'Proprietary' Reinvents Classic San Francisco Poetry
Our poetry reviewer Tess Taylor looks at Randall Mann's new collection, Proprietary, which looks at the changes in San Francisco.
Arts & Life
'Everything Is Up For Grabs': Life Inspires Art For 'Catastrophe' Co-Creator
Sharon Horgan isn't shy about borrowing from real life for her Amazon comedy series about relationships. "I am my own provider of material," she says.
The 'End Of Loyalty' And The Decline Of Good Jobs In America
Author Rick Wartzman says that jobs offering security, decent wages and good benefits are becoming harder to find, in part because of automation, globalization and the weakening of unions.
'Woolly' Breathes New Life Into A Scientific Saga
Ben Mezrich's taut, entertaining new book follows the men and women who have dedicated themselves to cloning the woolly mammoth, and maybe reversing some of the damage humans have done to the planet.
The Star-Spangled Banner Verse You've Probably Never Heard
We only sing the first verse, but the national anthem actually has four. In the midst of the Civil War, poet Oliver Wendell Holmes penned yet another, which speaks to politically divisive times.
'South Pole Station' Takes A Cool Look At A Hot Topic
Ashley Shelby's debut novel — set among an appealing mix of nerds and oddballs at Antarctica's Amundsen-Scott research station — is a refreshing diversion from summer's heat.
How The Story Of Beer Is The Story Of America
The Smithsonian's first brewing historian explores everything from immigration to urbanization through the lens of beer. And with the boom in microbrewing, she says beer's story has come full circle.
Disney Announces Changes To Pirates Of The Caribbean Ride
Disney announced it will be making some changes to its "Pirates of the Caribbean" ride. The most significant of those changes will be doing away with the "bride auction" that appears partway through the ride.
Maureen Corrigan reviews "Modern Gods" by Nick Laird
Maureen Corrigan reviews "Modern Gods" By Nick Laird
Writer Elin Hilderbrand, 'Queen Of Summer,' Wears Her Crown Proudly
Hilderbrand reigns over the summer book market with her breezy novels, mostly set in Nantucket. Even if you're in a drab office, she says, if you're reading one of her books, you're at the beach.