In Lauren Groff’s new book, Fates and Furies, a marriage unfolds over many decades, from the husband’s perspective, then the wife’s. Groff talks about a marriage under the microscope.
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A Philosophical Posse Hunts For The Self In Nathaniel Mackey’s Poems
Nathaniel Mackey’s book Blue Fasa has been described as metaphysical and mythological. NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with poet Douglas Kearney about the lure of Mackey’s words.
Not My Job: We Quiz Frank Oz On L. Frank Baum, Author Of ‘Wizard Of Oz’
Director Frank Oz is one of the most familiar voices in the world — in fact, he’s dozens of them. As a founder of the Muppets, he was Bert, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Cookie Monster, Yoda, and more.
How The Adventure Of ‘Undermajordomo Minor’ Began In A Hollywood Bar
Patrick DeWitt, a bartender trying to become a writer, spotted a Hollywood screenwriter in his bar. DeWitt got him drunk to get him to read his manuscript, and it worked. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to DeWitt about his new novel.
A Gargantuan Error: Quixotic Is Not The Only Word From A Book Character
NPR’s Robert Siegel speaks with Bruce Conforth, professor of American culture at the University of Michigan, about words that have entered colloquial language after originating as book characters.
America’s Forgotten History Of Mexican-American ‘Repatriation’
With a scarcity of jobs during the Depression, more than a million people of Mexican descent were sent to Mexico. Author Francisco Balderrama estimates that 60 percent were American citizens.
License To ILL
This final round is totally sick–in a good way! Every answer contains the letters “I-L-L” in consecutive order. It’s the only time you’ll see Camilla Parker Bowles next to a George Foreman Grill.
Musicals Without The Music
VIP Sutton Foster and her husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin, know a lot about musicals. And movies.
Three Easy Reci-pieces
Can our phone contestant guess other dishes based on their “fun three ingredient recipes that take no time at all”?
Initial Impressions
In this game, we’ll ask you about some of them, and give you hints by imagining that their first initial is related to their chosen profession.