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A memoir of a father's grief

A memoir of a father's grief

When Thomas Harding's teenage son was killed in a bicycling accident, Harding began writing -- about his son, about the accident, about his grief. Those writings have become a powerful new memoir.
by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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Rep. John Lewis' books sell out after Trump's tweets

Rep. John Lewis' books sell out after Trump's tweets

"March," a graphic novel trilogy about Rep. John Lewis' role in the Civil Rights movement, became the No. 1 best-seller on Amazon over the weekend.
by Tracy Mumford

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'Divergent' author returns with a new fantasy series

'Divergent' author returns with a new fantasy series

Veronica Roth topped best-seller lists when she was only 23. Now she's back with a new series, set in a world where everyone has a gift that reflects their personality.

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A hard-boiled crime novel with a heavy dose of history

A hard-boiled crime novel with a heavy dose of history

Bookstore owner Frank Reiss recommends "Darktown," a crime novel set in the weeks after the Atlanta Police Department hired its first black officers.
by Tracy Mumford

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Celebrate 'Lemony Snicket' with a series of unfortunate recipes

Celebrate 'Lemony Snicket' with a series of unfortunate recipes

In the children's books, food is practically a supporting character. So why not welcome the poor Baudelaire orphans with a delightfully miserable repast while binge-watching the new show?
by Kristen Hartke

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Free speech advocates, publishers wrestle with questions of censorship

Free speech advocates, publishers wrestle with questions of censorship

Simon and Schuster's book deal with controversial Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos drew strong criticism online, and sparked a debate on publishing's role in limiting the availability of ideas.
by Lynn Neary

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Fulfill your reading resolutions with 6 recommendations from librarian Nancy Pearl

Fulfill your reading resolutions with 6 recommendations from librarian Nancy Pearl

Every once in a while, NPR's go-to books expert sends host Steve Inskeep a big stack of books. They're generally "under-the-radar" reads -- titles she thinks deserve a little more attention.
by Nancy Pearl

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