Watership Down's latest iteration is a graphic novel. We revisit the enduring story
We examine the origins and legacy of the 51-year-old children's classic as it comes out in graphic novel form.
Author Interviews
Author Jeanette Winterson 'The Night Side of the River,' a collection of ghost stories
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Jeanette Winterson about her new collection of spooky short stories, "The Night Side of the River."
What is a walking school bus? Hint: It has no tires but lots of feet and lots of soul
So what is a walking school bus? A new children's book set in South Africa tells the story of some intrepid youngsters who figured out a way to stay safe during their long walk to class.
Edward Carey on his novel 'Edith Holler'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Edward Carey about his novel, "Edith Holler," a macabre, yet funny tale about a peculiar little girl cursed to live in a theater in Norwich, England.
A.K. Blakemore on her new novel 'The Glutton' set in 18th-century France
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author A.K. Blakemore about her new novel, "The Glutton." It's based on an 18th-century Frenchman known for eating just about anything.
Novelist John Le Carré reflects on his own 'Legacy' of spying
The late spy novelist is the subject of a new documentary by Errol Morris, The Pigeon Tunnel. Le Carré worked for MI5 and MI6 early in his career. Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2017.
What does it mean to be a witch? A writer spent a year doing witchcraft to find out
In her new book, The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft, Diana Helmuth explores witchcraft as a religion and confronts her own skepticism.
Personality differences fueled the creativity of The Police, drummer Copeland says
Throughout his time as drummer for The Police, Stewart Copeland kept copious notes. He finally has publishing them, and talks to NPR's Leila Fadel about his book: Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries.
Werner Herzog says it's not good to circle 'your own navel' but writes a memoir anyway
Herzog reflects on the curiosity that's fueled his career in the new memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All. Just don't expect a deep confessional: "I never liked too deep introspection."
'Charlie Chaplin vs. America' explores the accusations that sent a star into exile
Author Scott Eyman explains how Chaplin was smeared in the press, scandalized for his affairs with young women, condemned for his alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S.