Murakami's 'Library' Is Dark, Creamy And Grainy At The Same Time
Alan Cheuse reviews "The Strange Library" by Haruki Murakami.
Books
The Annie Of Tomorrow Has The Same Hard Knocks, But Different Hair
The famously redheaded orphan is played this time by African-American actress Quvenzhané Wallis. "The original Annie had a red Afro," points out Indiana University scholar Terri Francis.
'El Deafo': How A Girl Turned Her Disability Into A Superpower
Navigating elementary school is already hard enough — try adding in a bulky metal hearing aid. Cece Bell's new young adult graphic memoir captures the experience in a poignant and humorous way.
NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of December 11, 2014
Haruki Murakami's illustrated short novel, The Strange Library, follows an escape plotted by a lonely boy, a mysterious girl and a sheep man. It appears at No. 7.
NPR Bestsellers: Week Of December 11, 2014
The lists are compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide.
NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Fiction, Week Of December 11, 2014
Former Marine Phil Klay taps his military experience in the short story collection Redployment, which appears at No. 6.
NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of December 11, 2014
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up provides a guide for decluttering that keeps mental health in mind. It appears at No. 12.
NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of December 11, 2014
Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me offers canine-themed quotes, stories and photos. It appears at No. 15.
When Big Brother Is An Evil, Jewelry-Obsessed Necromancer
Lord of the Rings fans wanted to build a giant Eye of Sauron atop a skyscraper in Moscow, a place that already can make you feel you're being watched. The Orthodox church had officials scrap the plan.
Richard Pryor, A Comedy Pioneer Who Was 'Always Whittling On Dynamite'
Scott Saul's new book, Becoming Richard Pryor, describes how Pryor went from being raised by a grandmother, who was a bootlegger and madam, to being a transformative figure in entertainment.