'Endling' is a shape-shifting debut that takes on heavy themes with humor Maria Reva's virtuosic novel starts out as a straightforward story about a Ukrainian biologist, but morphs into a comic take on war, the mail-order bride business and the plight of snails. John Powers
The David Lynch estate auction doubled as a caffeinated wake Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake. Emma Bowman
Iranian-American writer Kaveh Akbar reflects on art amid war NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Iranian-American writer Kaveh Akbar about how he's processing the U.S. strikes again Iran through writing. Andrew Limbong
What separates the ultrarich from the just-plain-rich? The gigayacht. A new collection of essays by New Yorker writer Evan Osnos, The Haves and Have-Yachts, provides rich research and material for the conversation about extreme wealth in America today. Frank Langfitt
Star bassist Carol Kaye rejects Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor One of the most in-demand session players of the 1960s, Kaye was listed alongside the late record producer Thom Bell and the late pianist Nicky Hopkins as inductees in the Musical Excellence category. Chloe Veltman
A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman frescoes in the heart of London A remarkable archaeological find in the heart of London has revealed one of the most extensive collections of Roman frescoes ever found in the city. Willem Marx
This physician left her job to make 'teaching kitchens' for those in need After working as an emergency medicine physician in Kansas City for years, Kathryn Miner started exploring other ways to help people in her community and pursued lifestyle and culinary medicine. John Ketchum
Remembering Edmund White, a writer who chronicled gay life and culture Growing up, White tried to "cure" his own homosexuality; he later drew upon that time for his 1982 bestseller, A Boy's Own Story. White died June 3. Originally broadcast in 1985, 1994, 1997 and 2006. Terry Gross
Mary Halvorson's 'About Ghosts' captures the defining trends of jazz in the 2020s Guitarist and composer Halvorson arrived on the jazz scene in the mid 2000s with a virtuosity that commanded attention. Her current sextet, called Amaryllis, features a stellar cast of musicians. Martin Johnson
Why is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own. Kat McGowan