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Writer Suzan-Lori Parks has won acclaim for depictions of African-American life. The author of Topdog/Underdog discusses two of her favorite dramatic scenes, from The Sound of Music and Taxi Driver.

The author talks about her blockbuster novel, The Lovely Bones, which features a surprising device: its main character, a young girl who has been murdered, narrates the book from the afterlife. Sebold's book is the basis for a new film by director Peter Jackson.

Hear a preview of some of the artists featured at this year's Newport folk and jazz festivals.

Accordionist William Schimmel creates a daring yet touching six-minute distillation of Mahler's mighty Ninth, with detours for tango and trumpet solos by Wynton Marsalis.

A Grammy-winning musician, Kravitz commemorates two decades in the music industry with a deluxe edition of his 1989 album Let Love Rule. Here, he talks about his influences, his personal style and his budding acting career.

The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. ET.

Have you painted portraits of your parakeet? Sketched your Schnauzer? In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, share an image of your artwork with us — we'll be publishing a selection on NPR.org.

The young Icelandic pianist, once equated with Glenn Gould, exceeds the comparison in music by Bach that is played with transparent, lyrical joy.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Northwest Public Broadcasting listener Midge Komenda of Lacey, Washington.

Share your holiday regifting stories. The more embarrassing they are, the better.