Aug 29th, 2008 · A pretty, plucky heroine, a mean massage-parlor proprietress, and a handsome-prince figure who's more perceptive than most — David Kaplan's modern fairy tale stays breezy, brisk and down to earth.
Jun 17th, 2008 · Set in the American West in 1915, Leif Enger's new novel, So Brave, Young and Handsome, is rife with train robbers, cowboys and Pinkerton detectives. The novel is a follow-up to the author's best-selling debut, Peace Like a River.
Nov 29th, 2007 · Major banks are suffering enormous losses on investments tied to home mortgages. For years, Wall Street made handsome returns betting on mortgage-backed securities. But those securities are opaque and contain risks that investors were either unwilling or unable to recognize.
Sep 29th, 2007 · Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has two best-selling books, a nice salary as a senator and a wife with a handsome income. Earlier this year he reported assets of up to $1.14 million in addition to his Chicago home. That's small change to some of his presidential rivals, but more than enough to create entanglements and controversies for Obama.
Feb 9th, 2007 · You could be the rightful king or queen of England. Were your ancestors Anglo Saxon nobles before 1066? That was a time of dynastic confusion and some sketchy calls were made. Now an English historical group is revisiting the succession, placing ads around the world for those who can prove such a link. Hundreds of claimants have stepped forward so far, including a California woman who says her handsome sons would make perfect princes.
Jun 10th, 2005 · Critic at large John Powers has been watching the HBO show Entourage -- about a handsome young movie star and his buddies -- and has some thoughts on the way the rich and powerful are often protected from reality.
Dec 23rd, 2004 · Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead gives the lowdown on new jazz releases that are perfect for the music lover on your last-minute shopping list. He says that this year, there is something for every budget, from affordable classics to handsome box sets.
Dec 11th, 2004 · A slew of new movies star some of Hollywood's most handsome male leads, from Ocean's 12 to Alfie. But the actors' movie-star looks are often failing to translate into success with film audiences. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and New York Times critic Elvis Mitchell.