'Toxic' Is Oxford Dictionaries' Word Of 2018
The publisher's research found "the sheer scope of its application" made "toxic" stand out this year.
Books
Sigrid Nunez, Elizabeth Acevedo Among 2018 National Book Award Winners
Nunez and Acevedo won for fiction and young people's literature, respectively. The prestigious literary prize also honored Jeffrey C. Stewart, Justin Phillip Reed, Yoko Tawada and Margaret Mitsutani.
Excelsior! How Stan Lee Remade American Myth
Stan Lee may have lived an American story, but then he ended up creating them.
'Insomnia' Is Both A Celebration And Lament Of Sleeplessness
Marina Benjamin's book is more impressionistic and personal than scientific: Don't look here for an explanation of the chemistry or biology of nocturnal wakefulness.
'Born To Be Posthumous' Brings Edward Gorey's Name To His Work
Gorey, whose art formed the basis of Mystery! and who was the mind behind The Gashlycrumb Tinies, is undeniably one of the most influential American writers and illustrators of the last century.
'Sex, Lies And Stardom': Exploitation In Howard Hughes' Hollywood
Karina Longworth's new book, Seduction, tells the story of 10 women who had sexual relationships with Hughes. "These things have always happened and they were never talked about publicly," she says.
In 'Solo,' Chef Anita Lo Celebrates The Art Of Cooking For One
Meals for one should not be a sad or boring affair, says Michelin-starred chef Anita Lo. In her new cookbook, Lo goes beyond bitter greens, blue cheese and monkfish to serve up fun meals for one.
'A Tale Of Two Murders' Asks Whether Justice Was Done In A Famous, Century-Old Trial
In the 1920s, Edith Thompson was executed along with her lover, who was found guilty of murdering her husband. Laura Thompson looks at how social conventions may have lead to an unjust outcome.
In 'Let's Go,' Wilco Frontman Jeff Tweedy Details His Struggles And Joys
The singer-songwriter tells the story of how a kid from a Midwestern, working-class family became an idol to country-punk and alternative rock fans — and the obstacles and celebrations along the way.
Michelle Obama Recounts Struggle To Find Her Place In The World In 'Becoming'
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former first lady Michelle Obama about her new memoir Becoming.