Oct 03 In ‘Someone,’ Alice McDermott tells ‘ordinary’ woman’s tale By Margaret Myers Alice McDermott tells the story of an ordinary woman named Marie from childhood to death in her new novel, "Someone." The narrative centers on a woman who is shy, plain, unremarkable on the surface, but has a very active internal… Continue reading
Sep 20 Jesmyn Ward Reflects on the Task of Writing ‘Men We Reaped’ By Molly Finnegan Writer Jesmyn Ward discusses the role and strength of women in her community, and the time it took to write and understand the loss of her loved ones for her memoir "Men We Reaped."… Continue reading
Sep 17 Edwidge Danticat on Using Writing to Reach the Past, Look Forward, Solve Problems By Molly Finnegan "Claire of the Sea Light" is a story of death and loss, but also the enduring power of love. The intertwined lives in a small fishing village are upended when a seven-year-old girl disappears. Haitian-born novelist Edwidge Danticat has returned… Continue reading
Aug 22 What Makes a Great American Comic Book Superhero? By Christina Bellantoni Comic books galore, sold on the streets of New York City. Photo by Christina Bellantoni/PBS NewsHour. It's not just great CGI animation and big-name actors that make Spiderman and Iron Man such big hits at the box office. The resurgence… Continue reading
Aug 05 Fine Art Can Be Funny and Offensive: Victor Navasky on Political Cartoons By Katelyn Polantz Slide Show: A collection of cartoons that rocked art and politics. One can write a number of things about David Levine's 1984 cartoon of Henry Kissinger, shirtless in bed, on top of an anthropomorphized globe. But seeing the cartoon… Continue reading
Jul 03 All-American Reads: NewsHour Staff Recommends Books to Enjoy This 4th By News Desk The American experience is diverse. It's filled with characters and a multitude of stories just waiting to be heard, or read. As Americans kick off celebrations for Independence Day, PBS NewsHour staff have shared their favorite books about the United… Continue reading
Jul 02 Read an Excerpt From ‘Little Green,’ Walter Mosley’s New Novel By Molly Finnegan Author Walter Mosley recently joined Jeffrey Brown for a conversation on the PBS NewsHour about his latest novel, "Little Green." Now you can read a passage from that new book… Continue reading
Jun 13 Thursday on the NewsHour: Novelist Walter Mosley By Molly Finnegan Author Walter Mosley has written more than 40 books. His new mystery novel, "Little Green," revives one of the best-known, longest-running characters in American literature. Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins, Mosley's fictional private eye, was last seen driving off a cliff. Continue reading
Jun 10 When Does Genetic Modification of Animals Cross a Line? By Ellen Rolfes In a web exclusive interview, Emily Anthes, author of the book, "Frankenstein's Cat," talks to Ray Suarez about the ethical limits when using animals in biotech research and development. Continue reading
Jun 06 Rick Atkinson on Understanding the ‘Morally Indefensible’ Actions of WWII By Larisa Epatko Knowing what we know now, says author Rick Atkinson, it might be easy to judge the actions taken during World War II, such as the deplorable treatment of black soldiers and the firebombing of inhabited cities. Continue reading