Public libraries reveal their most borrowed books of 2023 Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But this year lots of people checked out Lessons in Chemistry, Prince Harry's memoir Spare, and Colleen Hoover's books. Neda Ulaby
When faced with a tough choice, my immigrant dad's love kept our family together As a kid, RadioActive's Phillip Zhou didn't know much about his dad's immigration story — they never really talked about it. But that all changed recently when Phillip learned about a big choice his dad made for their family. Phillip Zhou
Happy cozy high holidays! Enjoy this delicious holiday platter of podcast from our beloved BFF hosts, Lindy and Meagan. Happy cozy high holidays! This week, our beloved hosts Lindy and Meagan walk along the sunny shores of yesterday by bringing back some of their favorite conversations from past episodes of Text Me Back!. This is a perfect episode to share with your besties who haven't listened yet, by the way! Lindy West
Tom Smothers, one half of TV comedy legends the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86 Tom Smothers was the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium. The Associated Press
The year in review: 50 wonderful things from 2023 Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy. Linda Holmes
From Swiftie beads and Barbie to Beyonce, girls ran the world economy in 2023 Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform. Pallavi Gogoi
'The Color Purple' is the biggest Christmas Day opening since 2009 The Color Purple is now the second biggest Christmas Day opening in history — $18 million on day one of its release. Bob Mondello
Getting into the kitchen with an Indigenous chef who uses North American ingredients Cooking with ingredients that are original to this country is a passion for some indigenous chefs. We get into the kitchen with one of them. Elizabeth Caldwell
At year's end, remembering some of the people Seattle lost in 2023 Every year, deaths hit hard in families and communities around our region. Ideally, those losses come with moments of reflection, and appreciation. As this year draws to a close, we’re marking some of those passings. KUOW Staff
