John Green on 'Hollywood, Ending,' his first novel for adults

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Lois Lowry on 'Building 903,' 'The Giver' and relationships between the old and young

It’s been more than a decade since Lois Lowry has dealt with the end of the world. Her 1993 YA dystopian novel The Giver became a hugely popular middle school staple. She expanded that universe into a quartet of novels wrapping up with 2012’s Son (her personal favorite of the ser ...  Show more

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In 'Roll the Calls,' Hollywood's Ari Emanuel reflects on the art of agenting

Ari Emanuel is a powerful Hollywood agent who has represented clients including Oprah Winfrey, Martin Scorsese and Vince McMahon. Known for his brash approach to business, he was the model for the character Ari Gold on Entourage. In an interview with Morning Edition, Emanuel told ...  Show more

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