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In a world of citrusy, sugary drinks that can all taste alike, Fernet Branca stands alone. It has a cult following within the U.S. that elicits a strong reaction, whether its your first sip — or a regular ritual. As we found out at a recent tasting, Fernet's centuries old secret recipe delivers.

To add a little drama to your summer, NPR is assembling a list of the best young adult novels ever written. Let the voting begin!

The director of The Exorcist and The French Connection recommends three of his favorite Hollywood classics, all of which differ dramatically from the films Friedkin is known for.

The directors of Little Miss Sunshine return with Ruby Sparks, the story of a stalled novelist (Paul Dano) who writes his dream woman (Zoe Kazan) into existence. Critic Ella Taylor says the script, written by Kazan, follows all expected tropes except one: the male fantasy of a pliant girl.

The South Korean documentary Planet of Snail follows the deaf-blind Young-Chan and his wife, Soon-Ho. Critic Stephanie Zacharek says that rather than only being a movie about Young-Chan's condition, the film is most strikingly a look at the incredible union between he and his wife. (Recommended)

Stephen King returns to the scene of JFK's assassination, while Ali Smith presents an intricate tale of a dinner party gone wrong. In nonfiction, Charles C. Mann reassesses Columbus, Juliet Eilperin investigates sharks, and Paul Hendrickson revisits Hemingway.

A dispossessed Indian princess and her large-footed servant unravel a mystery among a crowd of classic British eccentrics in Julia Stuart's charming new novel, The Pigeon Pie Mystery. Who poisoned the unpleasant Major-General Bagshot? The answer may surprise you.

Andy Cohen made the cable channel an unlikely focus of water-cooler talk by developing the Real Housewives series. After work, he hosts a nightly talk show — and he's not looking to stop doing either anytime soon.

Trophy kitchens rule the real estate market, but fewer of us than ever actually cook, or need granite counters and Viking ranges. It's more about the look than the practicality, one realtor admits.

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry follows the famous artist around the world as he repeatedly irks Chinese authorities with his art and political critiques. Fresh Air's John Powers says the documentary casts important light on the fight for greater freedom in China.