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Author John le Carré fears for the future in 'Agent Running in the Field'

Author John le Carré fears for the future in 'Agent Running in the Field'

Decades ago, John le Carré worked for British intelligence services MI5 and MI6. He has channeled that experience into more than 50 years of espionage thrillers.
by Scott Simon

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George R.R. Martin really does know you want him to write faster

George R.R. Martin really does know you want him to write faster

Martin, who's working on the long-awaited sixth volume of his series A Song of Ice and Fire, rarely gives interviews — but NPR's Scott Simon recently caught up with him onstage at an awards ceremony.
by Scott Simon

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A story of the kidnapped children of Spain

A story of the kidnapped children of Spain

Bookseller Shirley Mullin recommends a deeply research novel about the children stolen from their parents under the Franco regime in Spain.

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Expansion and renovation of Capri Theater in north Minneapolis kicks off

Expansion and renovation of Capri Theater in north Minneapolis kicks off

The 20,000-foot expansion of the sole theater in north Minneapolis will include green space, a technology center for teenagers and a scene shop to teach construction skills. It will also house a 100- to 125-seat community hall that can be used for theater productions, officials said.
by Tarkor Zehn

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Art Hounds: Art that helps you find your center

Art Hounds: Art that helps you find your center

Independent curator John Schuerman thoroughly enjoyed Elizabeth Garvey’s solo exhibition “Omphalos” at Future Tense gallery in Minneapolis. Plus, Art Hounds recommend “The Mess in Murder Manor” at Strike Theater and visiting the Perlman Teaching Museum in Northfield.
by Marianne Combs

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