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Recordings of old jazz performances at Baltimore's now-closed Famous Ballroom were released earlier in 2023.

Carlo Rovelli's new book is a gem: It's full of wonderful analogies and imagery — and is a celebration of the human spirit, in "permanent doubt, the deep source of science," says Marcelo Gleiser.

Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has starred in an impressive string of critical and box office hits since his big, Hollywood break in Dirty Pretty Things. This month, he becomes a true leading man at the head of David Mamet's latest effort, the jiu jitsu-infused Redbelt.

In his new memoir, Doctored, Sandeep Jauhar describes a growing discontent among doctors and how it's affecting patients. He says rushed doctors are often practicing "defensive medicine."

Mohsin Hamid's How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia explores life in the modern megalopolis and the growing scarcity of clean water. In search of his fortune, Hamid's protagonist lands on a scam to boil and sell tap water as bottled mineral water in a novel that takes inspiration from self-help books.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with graphic novelist Daniel Clowes about his much anticipated newest work, Monica.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Jamila Woods about her third album: Water Made Us.The Chicago native says the project is a study of her relationships and finding new ways to love.

As hundreds of thousands of migrants reach the United States' southern border every month, many hold onto traditions like coming-of-age ceremonies to give them a sense of home.

The 10-part Apple+ show, based on Carl Hiassen’s novel, is loaded with twists, turns and standout performances. Bad Monkey isn’t a great show, but it’s good, Florida fun.

TikTok’s survival in the U.S. is riding on the outcome of the hearing. Federal judges peppered both the Justice Department and TikTok with skeptical questions about the ban, which takes effect in January.