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Thread Book Hour: National Book Award finalists at Concordia College

Thread Book Hour: National Book Award finalists at Concordia College

NPR's John Ydstie interviews two National Book Awards finalists at an event held at Concordia College in Moorhead. They are Karan Mahajan, author of "The Association of Small Bombs" and Andres Resendez, author of "The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America."
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Legendary editor Judith Jones dies at 93

Legendary editor Judith Jones dies at 93

Judith Jones was behind such seminal works as the English-language 'The Diary of Anne Frank' and 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking.' Jones died Wednesday from Alzheimer's complications, according to family.

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Worriers leader says punk is changing and she likes it

Lauren Denitzio says that until recently almost all punk bands like hers were fronted by straight men.
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Maria Qamar dishes up desi pop in 'Trust No Aunty'

Maria Qamar dishes up desi pop in 'Trust No Aunty'

Aunties, beware -- Maria Qamar's got your number. The Pakistani Canadian comedian's new book is a rollicking guide to dealing with the interfering older women in your life.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Trying to understand 'What Made Maddy Run'

Trying to understand 'What Made Maddy Run'

Journalist Kate Fagan's new book digs into the life of a young woman whose suicide shocked the University of Pennsylvania, where she ran track. Madison Holleran's life seemed perfect, until it wasn't.
by Ailsa Chang

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Yarn rainbow fills skies inside Mall of America

Yarn rainbow fills skies inside Mall of America

The 60-foot-tall installation is artist Eric Rieger's largest so far, a milestone in a career that started with graffiti and has led to what some call 'yarn-bombing.'
by Euan Kerr

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James Comey has a book deal

James Comey has a book deal

The first book by former FBI director James Comey's is expected next spring, and is will include "yet-unheard anecdotes from his long and distinguished career," according to publisher Flatiron Books.

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