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In ‘Sleep,’ Honor Jones examines the paradox of parenthood
Can childhood trauma, once suffered, be kept from the next generation? That’s one of the many psychological questions at the a heart of Honor Jones’ debut novel, “Sleep,” one of the must-read books of the summer.
‘Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine’ talks about bars, the blues and belonging
Callie Collins’ new novel is a blues song in literary form, set in a saloon in 1970s Austin, Texas. What happens when the need to belong collides with a world that just keeps moving on?
Shigehiro Oishi says a ‘psychologically rich life’ is important to consider in his new book
There are many ways to live well. In his new book, “Life in Three Dimensions,” psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi says we should consider a psychologically rich life just as important as happiness and meaning.
Talking Volumes hit the road and headed to Duluth to talk with Minnesota author Peter Geye about his new novel, “A Lesser Light,” which is set along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein’s new book looks at ‘failed liberal policies‘
What if liberals’ penchant for scarcity has been holding America back from solving our most challenging problems? That’s the thesis of Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein’s provocative new book, “Abundance.”
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