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Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Marty Balin, a co-founder, vocalist and songwriter for psychedelic mainstays Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, has died, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 76.
by Andrew Flanagan

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'The Planets' at 100: A listener's guide to Holst's solar system

'The Planets' at 100: A listener's guide to Holst's solar system

Take an interplanetary trek through the English composer's symphonic blockbuster with the help of a conductor and an astronomer.
by Tom Huizenga

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The quintessential Southern novel for teens

The quintessential Southern novel for teens

Jen Doll's new novel follows a group of misfit kids working at Alabama's legendary Unclaimed Baggage store, a place where all kinds of lost things (and people, and one purple leopard suitcase) end up.
by Alethea Kontis

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'Night Moves' captures fleeting moments in Chicago -- and life

'Night Moves' captures fleeting moments in Chicago -- and life

Jessica Hopper's memoir oscillates between charting a story of gentrification, a young woman's love affair with Chicago, and the types of friendships that represent the texture of a city.
by Mariya Karimjee

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Putting on Kathy Acker's voice in perfect, agonizing 'Crudo'

Putting on Kathy Acker's voice in perfect, agonizing 'Crudo'

Olivia Laing's first novel is semi-autobiographical, but written in the voice of the late literary provocateur Kathy Acker. There's no reason for the choice -- but the result is breathlessly gripping.
by Lily Meyer

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South African's memoir details a life of not belonging

South African's memoir details a life of not belonging

In "Always Another Country," Sisonke Msimang retraces the steps that led her to St. Paul and beyond.
by Euan Kerr

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Sinclair Lewis inspired Harper Valley PTA

"Harper Valley PTA" by Jeannie C. Riley was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago this week.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Stonich's new novel revisits her North Country Minnesota roots

Stonich's new novel revisits her North Country Minnesota roots

"Laurentian Divide" explores the everyday events and extraordinary turns of life in the northern woods.
by Euan Kerr

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