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Surrealist writer and poet Silvina Ocampo has been called "the best kept secret of Argentine letters," and two new translations have beautifully captured her evocative prose style for new readers.

Nicholas Lemann's book seeks to put into context the turn that, little more than a decade ago, led to a caving economy — and takes a look at where things have gone since.

The National Weather Service in Houston said the amount of rainfall in Houston and Galveston on Thursday was "one for the record books." At least four deaths have been blamed on the storm.

Tamsyn Muir's new novel is a sci-fi-horror-fantasy-romance mashup that's entirely its own thing, full of snark and darkness, sometimes deep and sometimes shallow, and unexpectedly heartbreaking.

Booksellers often talk about discoverability — the ability to help readers find books publishers want them to buy. And increasingly, celebrity book clubs are a way to get books into readers' hands.

A long-established tradition maintains the state holds the first-in-the-nation primary. But a changing landscape puts its relevance at risk like never before.

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A former junior colleague of former Today Show host Matt Lauer has gone on record accusing him of raping her at 2014 Sochi Olympics. Her account also raises questions about NBC's actions and climate.

The Swedish Academy made the unusual move of awarding the honor to two writers this year, after scandal prevented the committee from handing a prize out last year.

NPR's David Greene talks to author Sarah Chayes about her article in The Atlantic about how prominent American politicians leverage their political status for material gain overseas.