Loving 'Gatsby' Too Much And Not Enough
by Linda Holmes
Baz Luhrmann's extravagant adaptation of The Great Gatsby makes two fatal and contradictory errors of adaptation.
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These Dogs, Cats And Robots Have A Few 'Tiny Confessions'
by Linda Holmes
A new book features a dog who tells you quite honestly that he read a book he should not have read.
MTV's Musical Legacy: How 'Unplugged' Sold The Radio Star
by Linda Holmes
A new book from the original MTV VJs underscores how revolutionary spinning records on television wasn't.
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Which Comics Should I Get? Your Free Comic Book Day Cheat Sheet
by Glen Weldon
Our comics blogger rounds up a long list of comics you may be able to find for free this weekend at your local comics shop and tells you which ones might work best for you.
A Foolish Inconsistency: The Saga of 'Saga'
by Glen Weldon
Our comics blogger examines the controversy surrounding the decision not to release an issue of the popular SAGA series for Apple devices.
A New Vision Of Harry Potter Premieres With A Fresh Take On 'Sorcerer's Stone'
by Linda Holmes
It can be dangerous to mess with success, but Harry Potter trade paperbacks are getting new covers this fall.
Even Balzac Had To Intern
by Angela Evancie
A new book chronicles the antics of hard-partying literary giants like Jack Kerouac and Dorothy Parker. But underneath the misbehavior there is a quieter — and much more admirable — story of perseverance.
They Call Me ... Bruce? When Characters Outlive Their Names
by Glen Weldon
Bruce. Clark. Lois. Dick. What happens when fictional characters hang around long after their given name falls out of common use? Statistics provide a nerdy clue.
'This Is Not My Hat' Wins Caldecott Medal For Picture Book Artistry
by Nicole Cohen
Written and Illustrated by Jon Klassen, This Is Not My Hat tells the story of a little fish on the run after stealing a small, blue hat from a slumbering big fish. Runners-up for the medal included a tribute to the color green and a tale of colorful yarn in a black-and-white world.
A Memorized Poem 'Lives With You Forever,' So Choose Carefully
by Camila Domonoske
As poet Jean Sprackland told NPR's Scott Simon, a poem you learn by heart becomes a part of you. In that case, choosing what works to memorize is a big decision. We have 10 suggestions, based on the Poetry By Heart anthology; what would you recommend?
2012 In Review: 50 Wonderful Things From The Year In Pop Culture
by Linda Holmes
We run down 50 favorite pop culture moments of last year, from television to film to books.
2012 In Review: 4 Great Graphic Novels We Haven't Told You About Yet
by Glen Weldon
Glen Weldon wraps up his 2012 review with four graphic novels that cover territory from kids with secrets to ghosts in graveyards to a difficult experience in the art world.
2012 In Review: 5 Great Comics We Haven't Told You About Already
by Glen Weldon
Our comics bloggers shines a spotlight on his 5 favorite ongoing comics series, including an apocalyptic eco-thriller, a swooning space opera, and a smart, witty superhero book for people who hate superheroes.
PBS Remixes 'Reading Rainbow,' Delights Map And Book Nerds Everywhere
by Linda Holmes
PBS remixes another of its iconic shows, and this time, it's all about books.
'Take This Job And Planet!': Why Clark Kent Quit His Day Job
by Glen Weldon
Now that Clark Kent's abandoning print journalism for the web, our comics blogger ruminates on the reasons for his decision, and wonders where it might lead.
