Lucy Knisley writes and illustrates a popular webcomic about her life called Stop Paying Attention. She published a graphic novel, “French Milk,” in 2008, and has another, “Relish: My Life in the Kitchen,” out this month. She has also published a collection of her earlier comics, contributed to anthologies, and put out some music, too.
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LONDON -- Hilary Mantel, Barbara Kingsolver and Zadie Smith are among three British authors and three Americans shortlisted for the Women's Prize for fiction.
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LONDON -- Newcomer Taiye Selasi and established best-seller Zadie Smith have been named to Granta magazine's list of best young British novelists -- a once-a-decade roster with a reputation for predicting literary stars.
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The Washington Post has compiled a list of entertainment opportunities now available:
TOP PICK
“Into the Cold,” on DVD
Sebastian Copeland, an award-winning photographer, Arctic explorer and environmental activist, retraces and commemorates the centennial of Robert E. Peary’s successful...
Cher has been entertaining new and old fans for five decades.
She began her career sharing the spotlight with her then-husband, the late Sonny Bono, singing numerous hits, including “I Got You Babe,” on their popular television show, “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.”
Their daughter, Chastity, underwent a sex-change operation and...
