Richard Price explores second chances, and rising from the rubble in 'Lazarus Man' In Price's novel, a Harlem apartment building collapses, upending the lives of its residents, including a photographer, a funeral director and a 42-year-old man who feels he has little to live for. Terry Gross
Two books delivered beauty, inspiration and humor — just when I needed them most Sometimes, the right book shows up just at the right time. Our book critic encountered two such books this week: Water, Water, by Billy Collins, and The Dog Who Followed the Moon, by James Norbury. Maureen Corrigan
Even a heroic detective like 'Cross' can't save this Prime Video adaptation Aldis Hodge stars as the latest on-screen version of James Patterson's sharp police detective. Eric Deggans
Nintendo has launched a music app, seizing on the appeal of video game playlists The Nintendo Music app lets you listen to dozens of hours of music from games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong. Vincent Acovino
Ann Patchett on how God and her Catholic faith have changed Ann Patchett answers a question from the Wild Card deck and discusses how her feelings about God and her Catholic faith have changed over the years.
A small town in Ohio embraces butterflies to symbolize change and recovery One small Ohio town designed a butterfly garden as a symbol of recovery for former flood land and for people who have struggled with addiction. Nick Swartsell
Women have a long and influential history in beer brewing For thousands of years, women were at the forefront of producing the world's beer. But these days, brewing is male-dominated.
Michigan apple growers work to slow huge harvest In the big apple-growing state of Michigan, the harvest is expected to be huge for the third year in a row.
Decades-long volunteer serves a cup full of kindness at free meal program A free lunch program in Bellingham, Washington, is a mainstay for people in need of a hot meal.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10 join the National Toy Hall of Fame The three 1980s staples are new National Toy Hall of Fame inductees. Hess Toy Trucks, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the trampoline, and balloons were among the finalists. Elizabeth Blair
