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Take a pilgrimage to America's sport sanctuaries in 'The Arena'

Take a pilgrimage to America's sport sanctuaries in 'The Arena'

Rafi Kohan traveled all over the country to research stadiums for his new book. He learned the secrets of ground crews and ticket scalpers and explored the economics of tax-funded stadiums.

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'New People' author Danzy Senna loves the troublesome characters

'New People' author Danzy Senna loves the troublesome characters

Author Danzy Senna's new novel follows a young, interracial couple -- Khalil and Maria -- whose seemingly charmed life falls apart after Maria becomes infatuated with a mysterious poet.

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The multiple, terrifying, worlds of Ben Percy's writing

The multiple, terrifying, worlds of Ben Percy's writing

"The Dark Net" is Percy's latest in a series of literary horror fantasies. But the novel is just one of the writing universes Percy inhabits.
by Euan Kerr

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A podcast reopens old wounds in 'Are You Sleeping'

A podcast reopens old wounds in 'Are You Sleeping'

Kathleen Barber's debut novel is an on-trend mashup of murder, social media and Serial-style true-crime podcasting.
by Bethanne Patrick

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'After On' sees the end of the world in a dating app

'After On' sees the end of the world in a dating app

Silicon valley entrepreneur and novelist Rob Reid takes on artificial intelligence -- and how it might end the world -- in his weird, funny new techno-philosophical thriller 'After On.'
by Jason Sheehan

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How to become a 'superforecaster'

How to become a 'superforecaster'

Bookseller Jonah Zimiles recommends a business-minded book that can teach readers to be better at predicting the future.
by Tracy Mumford

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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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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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