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The Thread® - Books and Literary News

The Thread® is your source for book recommendations and other literary news.

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Ask a Bookseller is a weekly series where The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment. Listen to Ask a Bookseller to find your next favorite book.

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Sweetly familiar fantasy with a twist in 'Of Fire and Stars'

Sweetly familiar fantasy with a twist in 'Of Fire and Stars'

Audrey Coulthurst's tale of a princess who falls in love with her intended prince's sister will remind you of fantasy novels you loved as a child -- all teen angst, horses and reluctant love.
by Caitlyn Paxson

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Which literary family do you belong to?

Which literary family do you belong to?

Is your family gathering more "Little Women" or "Game of Thrones"? Here's a round-up of literary families you'd love -- or hate -- to be a part of.
by Tracy Mumford

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Carrie Fisher opens up about 'Star Wars,' the gold bikini and her on-set affair

Carrie Fisher opens up about 'Star Wars,' the gold bikini and her on-set affair

In her new memoir, "The Princess Diarist," Fisher looks back on playing Princess Leia when she was 19 and reflects on her romantic involvement with her older, married co-star, Harrison Ford.

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Henry Ford's influence in Minnesota

Henry Ford's influence in Minnesota

From the oldest Ford dealership in the world to the ruins of the St. Paul assembly plant, Minnesota is home to a lot of Ford history.
by MPR News Staff

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New novel coming from 'Girl on the Train' author

New novel coming from 'Girl on the Train' author

Paula Hawkins' debut novel became an international best-seller last year. Riverhead Books just announced that her next suspense novel will be published in May.
by Associated Press

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'Searching for John Hughes,' and finding yourself

'Searching for John Hughes,' and finding yourself

Jason Diamond tried to write a biography of John Hughes, director of classic '80s teen movies, but along the way, the story became more about his search for Hughes than the elusive filmmaker himself.
by Drew Toal

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In Cuba's history, a family divided

In Cuba's history, a family divided

Derek Palacio's new novel, "The Mortifications," offers a timely glimpse at the families torn apart by the U.S.-Cuba rift.
by MPR News Staff

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Get to know a Cuba without Castro: Recommended books, movies and music

Get to know a Cuba without Castro: Recommended books, movies and music

With the death of longtime dictator Fidel Castro, interest in the island nation has again spiked among Americans. For those looking to learn more about the country, expert Tom Miller has some picks.

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Ask a bookseller: The Learned Owl in Hudson, Ohio

Ask a bookseller: The Learned Owl in Hudson, Ohio

Bookstore owner Kate Schlademan recommends this young adult novel for the holiday season: "It's one of those books that just really pulls at your heartstrings."
by Tracy Mumford

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More 'Rad Women': Worldwide role models

More 'Rad Women': Worldwide role models

Kate Schatz returns with a second collection highlighting powerful and influential women who don't always make the history books.
by MPR News Staff

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