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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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Sign up for The Thread newsletter to get reading recommendations from Kerri Miller and other bookworms around the MPR newsroom. Sam Stroozas rounds up local events and Minnesota book news you may have missed.

Ask a Bookseller

Ask a Bookseller is a weekly series where host Emily Bright 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.

Big Books and Bold Ideas

Big Books and Bold Ideas is a weekly series hosted by Kerri Miller and produced by Kelly Gordon every Friday at 11 a.m., featuring conversations about books and other literary ideas. Listen to Big Books and Bold Ideas here.

Talking Volumes

Talking Volumes is an annual event series featuring notable authors in conversation about their new books. Presented by MPR News and The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Arthur Phillips' new novel connects music and memories

Arthur Phillips' new novel connects music and memories

In Arthur Phillips new novel, "The Song is You," a divorced advertising director falls in love with a young singer/songwriter. Phillips says the book is not only about their story, but about the role that music plays in our lives.

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Michael Pollan spreads the word about eating food

Michael Pollan spreads the word about eating food

Journalist and food expert Michael Pollan was often asked for advice about the best things to eat. After a lot of research he came up with a seven word formula: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." Now Pollan is being told his ideas are changing lives.
by Euan Kerr

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Talking Volumes: Rita Dove

Talking Volumes: Rita Dove

In the season finale of Talking Volumes, Kerri Miller talks with poet Rita Dove. Her newest work is "Sonata Mulattica," a book-length lyrical narrative. Recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 11.

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Poets laureate talk about their art

Two poet laureates talk about the art of the poem. Robert Pinsky shares his favorite poems to read aloud, and the music of verse. Rita Dove joins Kerri Miller on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater for Talking Volumes.

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Columnist Amy Dickinson's small town roots

Columnist Amy Dickinson's small town roots

Syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson celebrates the small town where she grew up. And where she spent some time as a single parent, raising her daughter with the help of her tough-to-impress extended family.

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The next literary stars

In an industry that is focused more than ever on the bottom line, it's hard for young writers to get published. But some say there are more great writers working now than ever before. Midmorning takes a look at some of the writers starting to make a name for themselves.

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Literary escapes

Literary escapes

When times are tough, a good book can provide an escape. Two book critics offer their suggestions for books that take readers to a different place.

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Christian Moerk proves a Dane can write an Irish tale

Christian Moerk proves a Dane can write an Irish tale

Writer Christian Moerk has an ear for languages. Some might call him a linguistic shapeshifter. He grew up in Denmark, but worked in the US and in Ireland. When he decided to write a novel, he wanted to capture the distinctive language of Ireland's remote west coast.
by Euan Kerr

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'B is for Beer' says author Tom Robbins in new book

'B is for Beer' says author Tom Robbins in new book

Best-selling author Tom Robbins has made a career out of writing novels which make people laugh while also exploring the serious side of the human condition. His new book, "B is for Beer," is a children's book, where a little girl learns more than she wants to about beer and it's place in our culture.
by Euan Kerr

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Talking Volumes: Sandra Cisneros

Talking Volumes: Sandra Cisneros

Author Sandra Cisneros and host Kerri Miller met before a full house of students and adults at Washburn High School in Minneapolis. Cisneros' groundbreaking work, "The House on Mango Street," was published 25 years ago. Singer and spoken word artist Dessa also performs.

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