Hedda is writer-director Nia DaCosta's ambitious adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's famed play Hedda Gabler that stars Tessa ...

Rare recordings of E.E. Cummings, Mary Oliver and more offer a tour through literary history led by authors in their own words — and voices. Take a listen. By Elizabeth A. Harris and Aliza Aufrichtig ...

Among the books hitting shelves in the next two weeks are a picture book journey to China, a picture book tracing the life of a teen sharpshooter, a middle grade novel about saving a magical forest, ...

Aimee Ng, the museum’s new chief curator, broke out of the academic mold with a video series called “Cocktails With a Curator.” Here’s how she’s drawing new audiences. By Alexandra Starr How a ...

November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...