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George Romero's 1968 horror movie Night of the Living Dead inspired numerous sequels, remakes and spin-offs. But NPR's Bob Mondello says none has been quite as "lively" as Shaun of the Dead, the comic British version that opens in theaters Friday.

NPR's Scott Simon takes note of the fact that the Archbishop of Canterbury may appear as a guest voice on the animated Fox comedy The Simpsons.

NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with author Peter Mayle, whose new novel A Good Year uses the French wine industry as the backdrop for the story of an English expatriate lured back to the Provencal lifestyle of his youth.

The Stradivarius stolen from a cellist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic last month and later recovered is getting a makeover this summer. Each and every crack in the $3.5 million instrument is being repaired by a master craftsman, who says the owner won't notice the difference when the restoration is complete. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne.

Meredith Ochs reviews the new album released by Memphis-based musician Scott Bomar. He jams with some of soul's legendary musicians, musicians well known for their work on the Stax/Volt record labels. The Bo-Keys CD is called The Royal Sessions.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports that a National Hip-Hop Political Convention in New Jersey hopes to create a political platform for the hip-hop community and encourage people to vote.

James Lee Burke made his name as a mystery writer with detective Dave Robicheaux... a character a lot like James Lee Burke. His daughter Alafair Burke writes crime fiction starring a deputy district attorney who closely resembles... Alafair Burke. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to both writers about their craft.

Before vacationers head to the beach to laze away their hot summer days, many will head to the bookstore to pick up some summer reading. NPR's Susan Stamberg talks to three independent booksellers about their suggestions for the leisurely months ahead.

The group Magnetic Fields' latest release is called I. Fans of the band say that even though the lead singer sounds like a moping adolescent, the songwriting is sophisticated. Critic Tom Moon has a review.

Father and daughter Mike and Ellis Greer join All Things Considered for the latest installment of the "What Are You Listening To?" series. They recommend music from Cream, Savage Garden and the Black Eyed Peas.