The Best of NPR Books for October 15, 2015

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This week, Elvis Costello reflects on a life of Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink, a new exhibition uncovers Ernest Hemingway's hidden fears, and sculptor Andy Goldsworthy creates ephemeral beauty from sticks and leaves. Plus, Donna Karan on the Seven Easy Pieces, and Dick Van Dyke's advice to seniors. Music Interviews Elvis Costello: 'There Is No Absolute Right And Wrong About Music' Throughout his memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink, Costello grapples with parallels to his father's life. "In the end, music was playing in the room when my father left this earth," he says. Read this story Book News & Features Exhibition Delves Below Deceptively Simple Surface Of Hemingway's Prose A collection of first drafts, letters, outtakes and photos on display in New York City illuminate the inner workings of Ernest Hemingway's meticulous writing process — failures, flaws and all. Read this story Fine Art Sculptor Turns Rain, Ice And Trees Into 'Ephemeral Works' British artist Andy Goldsworthy's sculptures melt and decay. "It's not about art," he says. "It's just about life, and the need to understand that a lot of things in life do not last." Read this story Author Interviews Donna Karan On Motherhood, Fashion And Designing The Perfect Pair Of Jeans When Donna Karan started her brand in 1984, she thought it would be "a little company." Four decades later, she looks back on her life, her legacy and leaving her company. Her memoir is My Journey. Read this story U.S. Dance, Sing, Just 'Keep Moving,' Dick Van Dyke Tells Seniors As he approaches his 90th birthday, the energetic, award-winning actor shares his tips on how to enjoy aging — and has a new book to prove it. It's all about attitude and staying active, he says. Read this story

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