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Man hunts for rare books for Minnesota Historical Society

Man hunts for rare books for Minnesota Historical Society

For more than 35 years, a self-described book geek, history nut and lover of Minnesota has collected thousands of books, maps and documents for the historical society's massive collection.
by The Associated Press

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Winning is for losers: The great stories of the guys who finish last

Winning is for losers: The great stories of the guys who finish last

Author Max Leonard says that, when it comes to the Tour de France, the riders in the back often have far more interesting stories than the riders in the front.

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'Aurora' journeys in a new direction

'Aurora' journeys in a new direction

Veteran sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson returns with a tale of that classic genre trope, the generation ship. Critic Alan Cheuse says this story of spacefaring colonists goes to unexpected places.
by Alan Cheuse

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How to celebrate Harper Lee's new novel

How to celebrate Harper Lee's new novel

Catch a screening of the classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" film, and dig into the first chapter of Harper Lee's new book for free.
by Tracy Mumford

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Ta-Nehisi Coates looks at the physical toll of being black in America

Ta-Nehisi Coates looks at the physical toll of being black in America

Coates' new book, "Between the World and Me," brings to bear his fear that his life and the lives of his loved ones might end unnaturally.

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From medicine to modern revival: A history of American whiskey

From medicine to modern revival: A history of American whiskey

During Prohibition, booze was banned, but "medicinal" spirits weren't, a loophole whiskey makers exploited. That's just one of the tidbits a new book tracing the history of whiskey labels reveals.
by Tove Danovich

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Summer reads: The kid edition

Summer reads: The kid edition

From picture books to young adult titles, here are some of our favorites to keep kids reading this summer.
by Tracy Mumford

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Book briefs: Story time from behind bars

Book briefs: Story time from behind bars

A Brooklyn library is helping children and incarcerated parents read together via live video feeds.
by Tracy Mumford

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