Jim Fusilli
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Author, journalist, host and executive producer of the "Writers at Work" podcast. www.jimfusilli.com www.writersatworkpodcast.com
Joining me on Writers at Work is Mariiyn Fu, screenwriter whose “Rosemead” starring Lucy Liu opens today in New York. Directed by Eric Lin, “Rosemead” had its premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and has been nominated for a slew of awards at festivals worldwide.
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Marilyn Fu
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 12/04/2025 · 35m
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December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Joining me on Writers at Work is Mariiyn Fu, screenwriter whose “Rosemead” starring Lucy Liu opens today in New York. Directed by Eric Lin, “Rosemead” had its premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and has been nominated for a slew of awards at festivals worldwide.
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What are the "Best Children’s Books of 2025"? These are 24 titles that have been singled out again and again on the best-of lists from NPR, the New York Public Library, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The New York Times, and more https://pen.org/best-childrens-books-2025/
Best Children's Books 2025: 24 Top Picks From the Year's ‘Best-Of' Lists
What are the best children's books of 2025? We looked at 2025 best book lists to find the very best, including “Every Monday Mabel” and “Fireworks.”
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December 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
What are the "Best Children’s Books of 2025"? These are 24 titles that have been singled out again and again on the best-of lists from NPR, the New York Public Library, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The New York Times, and more https://pen.org/best-childrens-books-2025/
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Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated. n.pr/4phxzwN
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated. n.pr/4phxzwN
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
My guest is Zorana Pringle, author of “The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action.”
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
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The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
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Zorana Pringle
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 11/28/2025 · 35m
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December 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My guest is Zorana Pringle, author of “The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action.”
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
tinyurl.com/yycjbamw
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
tinyurl.com/yycjbamw
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Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars. n.pr/49PcyVy
Here are 8 novels NPR staff and critics loved in 2025
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars. n.pr/49PcyVy
Robert A.M. Stern Designed New York City Like a 1930s Movie www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
Opinion | Robert A.M. Stern Designed New York City Like a 1930s Movie
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December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Robert A.M. Stern Designed New York City Like a 1930s Movie www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/a...
The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes
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December 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/a...
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In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime." n.pr/4pFYoun
David Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert
In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."
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December 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime." n.pr/4pFYoun
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Daniel Woodrell, the author of “Winter’s Bone” who was known for his tales of violence and squalor in his native Ozarks, died on Friday. He was 72.
Daniel Woodrell, ‘Country Noir’ Novelist of ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Dies at 72
His tales of violence and squalor in his native Ozarks had the timeless quality of fables and inspired several movies.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Daniel Woodrell, the author of “Winter’s Bone” who was known for his tales of violence and squalor in his native Ozarks, died on Friday. He was 72.
Really wonderful. Worthy of Denis Johnson's novella. youtu.be/_Nk8TrBHOrA?...
Train Dreams | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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November 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Really wonderful. Worthy of Denis Johnson's novella. youtu.be/_Nk8TrBHOrA?...
My guest is Zorana Pringle, author of “The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action.”
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
tinyurl.com/yycjbamw
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
tinyurl.com/yycjbamw
Zorana Pringle
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 11/28/2025 · 35m
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November 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My guest is Zorana Pringle, author of “The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action.”
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
tinyurl.com/yycjbamw
The Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab at Yale, Zorana and I discuss her writing and her distinctive views on the creative process.
tinyurl.com/yycjbamw
It's Randy Newman's 82nd birthday. I spoke with Robert Hilburn, author of “A Few Words in Defense of Our Country – The Biography of Randy Newman,” a terrific read by a terrific rock reporter. tinyurl.com/yc3hxhpb
Robert Hilburn
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 11/26/2024 · 40m
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November 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It's Randy Newman's 82nd birthday. I spoke with Robert Hilburn, author of “A Few Words in Defense of Our Country – The Biography of Randy Newman,” a terrific read by a terrific rock reporter. tinyurl.com/yc3hxhpb
Thus.
Let’s all go around the table and say one word we’re thankful for.
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Thus.
Authors whose books made NPR's "Books We Love" '25 list were featured on Writers at Work include Craig Thompson whose graphic novel "Ginseng Roots: A Memoir" reveals the history of agriculture in Wisconsin and hardships not always overcome by ginseng farmers such as his parents
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Craig Thompson
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 06/19/2025 · 26m
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Authors whose books made NPR's "Books We Love" '25 list were featured on Writers at Work include Craig Thompson whose graphic novel "Ginseng Roots: A Memoir" reveals the history of agriculture in Wisconsin and hardships not always overcome by ginseng farmers such as his parents
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Did you see NPR's "Books We Love" 2025 list? apps.npr.org/best-books/
Several authors whose books made the list were featured guests on Writers at Work. I'll post links to the conversations during the next few days. Let's start with "The CIA Book Club" by Charlie English. tinyurl.com/3hcncuvx
Several authors whose books made the list were featured guests on Writers at Work. I'll post links to the conversations during the next few days. Let's start with "The CIA Book Club" by Charlie English. tinyurl.com/3hcncuvx
Charlie English
Podcast Episode · Writers at Work · 09/25/2025 · 49m
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Did you see NPR's "Books We Love" 2025 list? apps.npr.org/best-books/
Several authors whose books made the list were featured guests on Writers at Work. I'll post links to the conversations during the next few days. Let's start with "The CIA Book Club" by Charlie English. tinyurl.com/3hcncuvx
Several authors whose books made the list were featured guests on Writers at Work. I'll post links to the conversations during the next few days. Let's start with "The CIA Book Club" by Charlie English. tinyurl.com/3hcncuvx
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Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads. n.pr/44gSAPS
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great reads. n.pr/44gSAPS
Jimmy Cliff died earlier today in Kingston, Jamaica, at age 81. youtu.be/YA5f6vyy304?...
You Can Get It If You Really Want - Jimmy Cliff - Live at The Howard Theatre
YouTube video by Howard Theatre
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November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Jimmy Cliff died earlier today in Kingston, Jamaica, at age 81. youtu.be/YA5f6vyy304?...
Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies
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November 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Books That Examine the Past and Present of the Middle East Take National Book Awards www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/b...
Books That Examine the Past and Present of the Middle East Take National Book Awards
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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Books That Examine the Past and Present of the Middle East Take National Book Awards www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/b...
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Look at the other nominees and remember how much funding got cut this year. We love you all! To the Secret Museum…!
And watch the full episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1_J...
#inspiration #love #jackierobinson #xavierriddle #ordinarypepplechangetheworld #fyp
And watch the full episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1_J...
#inspiration #love #jackierobinson #xavierriddle #ordinarypepplechangetheworld #fyp
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum FULL EPISODE | I am Jackie Robinson | PBS KIDS
YouTube video by PBS KIDS
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November 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Look at the other nominees and remember how much funding got cut this year. We love you all! To the Secret Museum…!
And watch the full episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1_J...
#inspiration #love #jackierobinson #xavierriddle #ordinarypepplechangetheworld #fyp
And watch the full episode here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1_J...
#inspiration #love #jackierobinson #xavierriddle #ordinarypepplechangetheworld #fyp
