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The original 'Harry Potter' book cover art is expected to break records at auction

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) is expected to break auction records at Sotheby's on June 26.'/>Sotheby's June 26 auction of Thomas Taylor's watercolor illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is estimated to sell for $400,000-$600,000.

Sun May 5, 2024 13:03
Remembering Paul Auster through his time as an NPR contributor

Paul Auster was many things: novelist, screenwriter, poet, and NPR contributor. He died this week from cancer at the age of 77. Former NPR host Jacki Lyden has a remembrance.

Sat May 4, 2024 15:16
From 'Magnum, P.I.' to dancing with royalty, Tom Selleck shares his journey in new memoir

Tom Selleck became a TV star in the 1980s as the Hawaii-based detective of "Magnum, P.I." He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about what it took to get there and his new memoir, "You Never Know."

Sat May 4, 2024 15:16
Remembering novelist, screenwriter and memoirist Paul Auster

Auster, who died April 30, rose to fame in the 1980s with The New York Trilogy novels. His memoir, Winter Journal, focused on the history of his body. Originally broadcast in 1997, 2004 and 2012.

Fri May 3, 2024 20:44
In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.

Thu May 2, 2024 17:35
Rachel Khong explores genetics, race and the idea of being American in new novel

NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Rachel Khong about her book Real Americans, a multi-generational new novel about coming of age and defining who you are.

Thu May 2, 2024 17:35

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