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Jim Harrison, 'Legends of the Fall' author, dies at 78

Jim Harrison, 'Legends of the Fall' author, dies at 78

The author -- who wrote more than three dozen books, including the novels "Dalva" and "True North" and many collections of poetry -- found freedom in the outdoors. He died Saturday in Patagonia, Ariz.
by Tom Vitale

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NRA rewrites fairy tales with more firearms, less bloodshed

NRA rewrites fairy tales with more firearms, less bloodshed

The NRA is publishing a series of twists on classic tales -- picture Gretel with a rifle in the witch's gingerbread house. The stories themselves are remarkably devoid of violence.

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Michael Ian Black lays it all out, insecurities and all

Michael Ian Black lays it all out, insecurities and all

"When I'm acting, I always imagine myself as looking totally different than the person that appears onscreen," Black says. The comic writes about family, masculinity and vanity in his new memoir.

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The habits of truly original people

The habits of truly original people

What sets influential thinkers apart? Adam Grant's new book digs into the elusive concept of originality and how to nurture a novel idea.
by Tracy Mumford

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A journalist delves deep inside 'Putin Country'

A journalist delves deep inside 'Putin Country'

Veteran foreign correspondent Anne Garrels writes about life in Russia, where citizens struggle with a shaky economy and widespread corruption, but seem supportive of their controversial president.

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The real lives of the Twelve Apostles

The real lives of the Twelve Apostles

Their names are famous: Peter, Matthew, Thomas, John. But who were the men that became known as the apostles of Jesus? Tom Bissell chases that question in his new book, "Apostle."
by MPR News Staff

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The untold stories of black girls

The untold stories of black girls

Black girls are suspended from school at six times the rate of white girls. In a new book, "Pushout," author Monique Morris tells their stories.

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The history of Batman and 'the rise of nerd culture'

The history of Batman and 'the rise of nerd culture'

Glen Weldon's new book lays out the history of Batman -- from pow-biff-zap camp icon to dour Dark Knight -- with the witty, informed perspective of a diehard fan. To the Batcave, readers!
by Jason Heller

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True love and time travel in 'Patience'

True love and time travel in 'Patience'

Comic artist Dan Clowes takes a new direction in his latest graphic novel, which starts with a rare moment of happiness for its main characters. Does it last? Spoiler alert: No.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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