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The Floating Library hits the water in St. Paul

The Floating Library hits the water in St. Paul

The literary raft, which is stocked with handmade one-of-a-kind books, will be adrift on Lake Phalen for two more summer weekends.
by Tracy Mumford

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A murder mystery with gymnastic twists

A murder mystery with gymnastic twists

Megan Abbott's novel about a talented young gymnast and her mother starts with a mysterious death, but the real mysteries are the characters themselves: You never really know the people close to you.
by Annalisa Quinn

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'Harry Potter' mania is back: Where to celebrate

'Harry Potter' mania is back: Where to celebrate

The script of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," a new play from J.K. Rowling, will be released this Sunday.
by Tracy Mumford

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Is the student loan crisis fact or fiction?

Is the student loan crisis fact or fiction?

A new book says the student loan crisis is overblown. Author Sandy Baum says we really need to focus on the small portion of borrowers who are really struggling.
by Claudio Sanchez

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2016 Man Booker Prize longlist announced

2016 Man Booker Prize longlist announced

The longlist for one of the world's most prestigious literary prizes is out, and it includes four debut novelists alongside established writers.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Nick Offerman, Ellen Burstyn film "The House of Tomorrow" in Minnesota

Nick Offerman, Ellen Burstyn film "The House of Tomorrow" in Minnesota

The film, which is an adaptation of a novel by a Macalester College professor, features punk rock and geodesic domes. The crew spent three weeks filming in the state, from North Branch to the Macalester campus.
by Tracy Mumford

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Can serialized fiction convert binge watchers into binge readers?

Can serialized fiction convert binge watchers into binge readers?

As TV dramas get better and better, publishers are getting into the game with serialized fiction. Some are even referring to what they publish as "episodes" and "seasons" rather than "books."
by Lynn Neary

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Can serialized fiction convert binge watchers into binge readers?

Can serialized fiction convert binge watchers into binge readers?

As TV dramas get better and better, publishers are getting into the game with serialized fiction. Some are even referring to what they publish as "episodes" and "seasons" rather than "books."
by Lynn Neary

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