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Christina Lynch's new novel follows a detective pony bent on revenge

A cute, but bitter pony is on the trail of his previous owner, who is herself in a world of trouble. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Christina Lynch about her novel, "Pony Confidential."

Sat Nov 9, 2024 15:02
Food writer and chef J. Kenji López-Alt

J. Kenji López-Alt is a food writer and chef. He wrote the books The Food Lab and The Wok: Recipes and Techniques. The holidays are coming up – if you're looking for some new recipes to try, some of our favorites at Bullseye include López-Alt's roasted potatoes, chocolate chip cookies and standing prime rib. Making your own mayonnaise the López-Alt...

Fri Nov 8, 2024 13:43
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

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