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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to author Peter Swanson about his new mystery novel, Kill Your Darlings, which explores the reasons behind a poet's act of murder against her own husband.

A classic Philly cheesesteak is steak, cheese, and bread. But there are more and more variations popping up around town.

Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends.

Love Island USA Season 7 has drawn outsized attention. Slate magazine culture writer Nadira Goffe says that's because fans have more sway than ever.

NPR speaks with Jonathan Horn about his new book, "The Fate of the Generals," which tells the story of two commanders in World War II who received the same medal but found honor on different paths.

A muppet and movie stars give commencement speeches –inspiring graduates with hope, humor and a powerful call to action.

In Susan Choi's latest novel, Flashlight, generations navigate loss on many levels. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Choi, who says that her own experiences as a Korean American seeped into the pages.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benicio del Toro, who plays a wealthy, scheming mid-century industrialist in Wes Anderson's latest film, "The Phoenician Scheme."

New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill explains how AI is being integrated into our lives, impacting education and daily decisions, and how this could define the future of privacy and human connection.

Following his multi-generational, statement-making novel Afterlives, Abdulrazak Gurnah's new book Theft is a quieter, more intimate look at friendship and power.