Kate McKinnon's new middle-grade mystery is for all her fellow misfits The SNL star says her new book is part of what she calls her “private mission to give a wink and a nod” to young people who might feel “different” — like she did — growing up. Elizabeth Blair
More than 165 'Artists for Kamala' auction their work in support of Harris Amy Sherald, Jeff Koons, Shepard Fairey and Rashid Johnson are among the visual artists who have donated works for an auction that will raise money for the Harris Victory Fund. Elizabeth Blair
Remembering baseball legend Pete Rose Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hit leader, died on Sept. 30 at age 83.
Ta-Nehisi Coates explores how oppression can breed oppression in ‘The Message’ In his first nonfiction book in a decade, Coates reflects on what he learned while visiting three different places: Senegal, South Carolina and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Terry Gross
Albuquerque celebrates the delicious prickly pear in annual festival The dangerously monikered cactus is a source of joy in the Southwest. Albuquerque celebrates with music and yummy opuntia treats. Alice Fordham
Celebrating Jimmy Carter's lifelong love of music The Carter Center organized a benefit concert in Atlanta this month to celebrate Carter's 100th birthday.
Ina Garten shares her secret for a great dinner party: 6 people and round table "I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens. Tonya Mosley
'Fledgling' is Octavia Butler's unfinished but fundamental legacy This is the KUOW Book Club, and we’re wrapping up "Fledgling" by Octavia Butler. Katie Campbell
Kris Kristofferson, musical rebel and movie star, has died at age 88 Musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand. Melissa Block
Sunday Puzzle: drugstore scramble NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Northwest Public Broadcasting listener Midge Komenda of Lacey, Washington. Will Shortz
