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'Weather Experiment': Predicting the weather once seemed impossible

'Weather Experiment': Predicting the weather once seemed impossible

Peter Moore's new book explores the sailors, scientists and inventors who dared to try and crack the secret of weather forecasting.

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What exactly does an editor do? The role has changed over time

What exactly does an editor do? The role has changed over time

Earlier this year it became clear that Harper Lee had extensively revised "To Kill a Mockingbird" on the advice of her editor. That made us wonder: How much do editors shape the books we read?
by Lynn Neary

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St. Paul Public Library publishes books in Karen language

St. Paul Public Library publishes books in Karen language

Nearly 7,000 ethnic Karen from Myanmar, also known as Burma, live in the city. But there aren't many books about them, or in the Karen language, at the city's libraries.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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The books that inspired 'Star Wars'

The books that inspired 'Star Wars'

George Lucas pulled from pulp novels, comics and a book all about the power of myth.
by Tracy Mumford

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'Firefly Hollow': The children's book that began with a painting

'Firefly Hollow': The children's book that began with a painting

Six years ago, author Alison McGhee received a package of enchanting illustrations in the mail. The artist was Christopher Denise -- and he was in need of a writer.
by MPR News Staff

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New conservation effort aims to protect Hemingway's papers

New conservation effort aims to protect Hemingway's papers

Ernest Hemingway left papers and a private library of more than 9,000 books when he left Cuba. A Boston-based foundation is taking steps to save the artifacts from the hot, humid Caribbean weather.

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A tale of two titles: A girl, a train and thousands of confused readers

A tale of two titles: A girl, a train and thousands of confused readers

It's a psychological thriller, with a female protagonist, set in contemporary London. You've probably heard of it -- "Girl on a Train." Or is it "The Girl on the Train" you're looking for?

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