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  • Book Reviews

'Diary of a Misfit' blends reportage, research and memoir

Washington Post reporter Casey Parks' first book, Diary of a Misfit: A Memoir and a Mystery, follows her attempts to uncover Roy Hudgins' story while rediscovering her own along the way.

August 30, 2022
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  • Ilana Masad

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  • Book Reviews

5 translated books from Japan to soothe battered souls this fall

A growing number of translated Japanese books have been released in the U.S. in recent years. There there are more than a dozen coming out this fall alone — including titles by emerging writers.

August 30, 2022
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By:
  • Yurina Yoshikawa
DC Comics covers featuring Green Lantern holding tamales, Hawkwoman holding platanos fritos, and Blue Beetle holding tacos.

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  • Arts & Life

DC Comics reduces Latinos to their food in Hispanic Heritage Month covers, fans say

Latino comic book fans have taken to social media to call out DC Comics' latest attempt at appealing to their Latino fans. Art shows DC superheroes holding or eating a variety of Latin American foods.

August 30, 2022
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By:
  • Pablo Valdivia

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  • Book News & Features

Gen Z is driving sales of romance books to the top of bestseller lists

For months, Colleen Hoover and Emily Henry have occupied multiple spots on the New York Times paperback trade fiction bestsellers list. The success of these romance writers has been aided by Gen Z.

August 29, 2022
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By:
  • Deanna Schwartz and
  • Meghan Collins Sullivan
The Amazons

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  • Arts & Life

Discovering the forgotten women of silent cinema

An exhibition of theater lobby cards at New York's Poster House celebrates women's contributions to silent movies both in front and behind the camera.

August 29, 2022
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By:
  • Chloe Veltman
LL Cool J hosting the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 22, 2022, left, and Nicki Minaj at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 6, 2019 at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 12, 2021.

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  • Pop Culture

Taylor Swift says a new album is coming, after winning the top award at the MTV VMAs

Superstar Taylor Swift says she thought it would be a "fun moment' to announce a new album is coming in October at the VMAs.

August 29, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Bridge of Guys: Daemon (Matt Smith) cradles a dragon egg in <em>House of the Dragon</em>.

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In 'House of the Dragon' episode 2, two royal heirs stand off, and one stands down

In the second episode of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel, Daemon makes a play, Rhaenyra wins the day, and Viserys gets the final say.

August 28, 2022
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  • Glen Weldon
GPB News NPR

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  • Movies

For one day, you can pay $3 for a movie ticket at most American theaters

Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens. It's part of a newly launched National Cinema Day.

August 28, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Steve Carell plays Alan Strauss in Hulu's <em>The Patient</em>.

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'The Patient' is an effectively terrifying thriller about ... therapy

Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson star in a new Hulu series from the creators of The Americans that features Carell as a therapist held prisoner by a very (very) troubled patient.

August 28, 2022
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  • Linda Holmes

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  • Arts & Life

New Selena album 'Moonchild Mixes' sparks voice-aging debate

Some fans of the late singer have taken to social media to denounce the use of digital technology to make her sound older.

August 27, 2022
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  • Chloe Veltman
Eleanor Holmes Norton in Washington, D.C.

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'Wait Wait' for August 27, 2022: Live from Wolf Trap!

We're back in Washington, D.C. with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. She's one of the most beloved people in D.C. but can she answer three questions about DC Comics?

August 27, 2022
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  • GPB Newsroom
Ollie, voiced by Jonathan Groff, in <em></em><em>Lost Ollie</em> on Netflix.

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  • Pop Culture

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Peppa Pig, Apostle, and more.

August 26, 2022
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  • Glen Weldon,
  • Andrew Limbong,
  • and 3 more
Debbie Harry and Clem Burke, 14th Street, NYC, circa 1976.

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  • Arts & Life

Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

From unreleased music to promotional flyers, photos, a mirrored dressing room sign, and even a stray Andy Warhol print, Blondie's out with a new box set, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982.

August 26, 2022
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  • Allyson McCabe
GPB News NPR

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  • Author Interviews

Colson Whitehead returns to his home turf with 'Harlem Shuffle'

Whitehead says his novel was inspired by his love of heist movies. The story centers on a furniture store owner who has a side hustle trafficking in stolen goods. Originally broadcast Sept. 15, 2021.

August 26, 2022
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  • Terry Gross
GPB News NPR

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  • Books

Exiled writers reflect on freedom of speech in America in light of Rushdie attack

For dissident writers fleeing persecution overseas, the United States has long been a safe haven, a place where freedom of expression is tolerated and, even, valued.

August 26, 2022
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  • Jim Zarroli
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