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Elizabeth Flock is a reporter and producer for the NewsHour. She can be reached at eflock@newshour.org
Elizabeth’s Recent Stories
Arts Dec 26
In ‘Circe,’ this witch is more artist than immortalAuthor Madeline Miller reimagined a reviled minor goddess from the "Odyssey" into a powerful figure who finds herself through hard work and dedication.
Arts Dec 13
For Madeline Miller, writing is ‘like descending to the bottom of the ocean’Before she was the author of the best-selling novel "Circe," Miller believed that she had to write around the clock. Now, she says, “Discipline is important, but so is taking a breath and looking around."…
Arts Dec 09
Discussion questions for ‘Circe’Madeline Miller's "Circe," which reimagines the story of a minor goddess from the Odyssey, is our December book club pick.
Arts Dec 03
‘Circe’ is our December book club pickThe novel that reimagines the story of Circe, a lesser-known and yet much-reviled goddess and witch from the Greek epic poem "The Odyssey."…
Arts Nov 29
Loved ‘The Overstory’? Richard Powers recommends 26 other books on treesOur November pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Richard Powers’ “The Overstory.” Become a member of the Now Read This book club by joining our Facebook group, or by signing up to our newsletter.
Arts Nov 25
What do trees mean to you? Here are 12 ways trees shaped readers’ lives“In my day-to-day life, I often take the trees around me for granted."…
Arts Nov 22
‘Breaking Away’ was this actor’s breakout role. Fans say it changed their lives, too“This film is about humanity,” Christopher said. “I don’t see movies anymore that are just centered on people, and the so-called small problems that we all have.”…
Arts Nov 20
How ‘America’s perfect tree’ was nearly wiped outThe American chestnut tree, once the dominant tree throughout much of the Eastern United States, bore richly nutritious and sweet-tasting nuts before it was almost entirely wiped out.
Arts Nov 18
Why Richard Powers schedules his writing around what nature is doingThe author of "The Overstory" follows a saying by Thoreau: "Resign yourself to the influence of the earth."…
Arts Nov 07
Discussion questions for ‘The Overstory’"The Overstory" is our November book club for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, "Now Read This"…
