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Author J. M. DeMatteis and illustrator Mike Ploog are the creators of a series of graphic novels called Abadazad. The books concern a modern-day girl who discovers a 19th century novel and the elderly woman who had been the inspiration for those stories. It's a dark tale, something the authors thought was important to do — the heroine is cool and tough enough to make her palatable even to little boys. Michele Norris talks to DeMatteis and Ploog.

A new, eight-part Netflix series examines the complex aftermath of the 1994 killing spree — and offers a good reminder that history is vast, messy and ever-changing.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with CNN reporter Kate Bennett, who covers first lady Melania Trump, about what her actions over the past week say about how she's filling the role.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with science and technology historian, Kate Dorsch, about why Americans seem to be especially interested in UFOs.

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading have become popular audiobook narrators, spending 62 hours at the microphone for one recent book.

A new album by artists including Kate Bush and Imogen Heap protesting proposed changes to AI copyright laws is the latest in a history of musicians using silence to protest unfair economic treatment.

Chris Cleave's newest novel chronicles the friendship and rivalry between cyclists training for the 2012 Olympics. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the fascination of athletic rivalries, how he got in shape for the book and what he hopes readers will take away.

As New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has briefed his city in recent days about Superstorm Sandy, many have become big fans of the sign language interpreter by his side. Her expressions and style are crowd-pleasers.

Some Muslims have wondered if they should get the COVID-19 vaccine during Ramadan, when they're fasting. Islamic scholars and vaccine clinics have been offering reassurance and workarounds.

Martha Woodroof talks to Lydia Netzer about her experiences as a first-time novelist navigating the expectations of authors on social media beyond videos of Chihuahuas guarding food.