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We asked our book critics what titles they are most looking forward to this summer. Their picks range from memoirs to sci-fi and fantasy to translations, love stories and everything in between.

The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous inhabitants.

From the breakout Brooklyn band Geese to the Puerto Rican star and soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and dozens in between, NPR Music shares its picks for the best songs of 2025.

I love it when production designers make old operas look mod and funky. Along those lines, here's the Royal Hunt and Storm scene from a funky Dutch…

Parents in Columbus, do you have children out of school for Thanksgiving already? Perhaps they have quite a bit of energy and you are running a bit low.…

After a 113-day NHL lockout that began Sept. 16 and forced the cancellation of 625 games, players are getting ready to suit up for a shortened season. Â…

While 91 percent of Americans think libraries are important to their communities, only 30 percent say they are highly engaged with their public library.…

I enjoy following the careers of up and coming stars. One of note is Yuja Wang, a 22-year-old pianist from from China. The Washington Post called her…

If you are a dancer, dance aficionado, or even just a casual dance fan, you may well already know of a place called Jacob's Pillow. For me, Jacob's…

Lest you think period-instrument performers and early music ensembles spend their lives sitting in darkened coffee houses discussing bowing techniques and…