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How the 1874 Freedman's Bank collapse connects to economic disparities we see today

In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank. Created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, its collapse cost depositors millions.

Thu Nov 7, 2024 19:14
Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world

With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart.

Thu Nov 7, 2024 19:04
Al Pacino says he almost turned down 'The Godfather Part II'

Pacino says the initial script for the Godfather sequel was so bad he nearly passed on the project — until it was rewritten. The Oscar-winning actor looks back on his life in the memoir Sonny Boy.

Mon Nov 4, 2024 17:43
Jeff VanderMeer painted a grotesque picture of climate change. Now he’s back for more

Since publishing Annihilation and the subsequent Southern Reach novels, VanderMeer has become a poster child for fiction confronting climate change. Now he’s back with a highly anticipated prequel.

Sun Nov 3, 2024 12:10
Author Yvette Montoya reimagines Lotería, aka Latino Bingo

In preparation for the Day of the Dead, NPR's A Martinez speaks with Yvette Montoya about Mystical Lotería, a game-set and book that are building on the classic Latin party game.

Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:05
Undone by the loss of his brother Eddie, Alex Van Halen looks back in a new memoir

Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Alex's new memoir is Brothers.

Tue Oct 29, 2024 19:06

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