New anthology includes poem by white man using Chinese name
NEW YORK (AP) — Sherman Alexie is defending his decision to include a poem by a white man writing under a Chinese pen name in the “Best American Poetry” anthology for 2015.
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Eisenberg embraces misfits in 'Bream Gives Me Hiccups'
“Bream Gives Me Hiccups” (Grove Press), by Jesse Eisenberg
Astronauts have read 'The Martian,' now can't wait for movie
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The book “The Martian” is earning high praise from space, and the astronaut-reviewer can’t wait to see the soon-to-be-released movie.
Review: Must-read autism book shifts paradigm
“Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism” (Simon & Schuster), by Barry M. Prizant
Punk band's anti-Nazi song reaches top of German charts
BERLIN (AP) — A 22-year-old song mocking neo-Nazis has reached the top of Germany’s single charts in response to far-right attacks on migrants in the country.
Memorable final act lifts CMT's Johnny Cash film
NEW YORK (AP) — If only every iconic musician could have a final act as heartening as Johnny Cash’s.
James Patterson to visit Baltimore and donate 25,000 books
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson’s next stop on his literacy crusade is Baltimore.
Review: 'City of Thorns' brings a refugee crisis to life
“City of Thorns: Nine Lives in the World’s Largest Refuge Camp” (Picador), by Ben Rawlence
VENICE WATCH: Cunningham sees 'Game of Thrones' career boost
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 72nd Venice Film Festival, which runs through Saturday, is bringing red carpet premieres, innovative movies and Hollywood glamour to the Italian city. Here’s what has been catching the eye of The Associated Press:
Mother of right-to-die advocate Maynard writing book
NEW YORK (AP) — The mother of Brittany Maynard, the brain cancer patient who became a leading advocate for the right to die, is working on a memoir.