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The Thread® - Books and Literary News

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Journalist Jeff Sharlet on America's slow civil war

Journalist Jeff Sharlet on America's slow civil war

In his new book “The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War,” Jeff Sharlet examines the anger underneath American politics today — including a turn toward fascism and Christian nationalism.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring

4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring

As we near the close of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we bring you a list of new books by Filipino authors — ranging from a noir graphic novel to the latest from Gina Apostol.
by Malaka Gharib

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In 'American Born Chinese,' a beloved graphic novel gets Disney-fied

In 'American Born Chinese,' a beloved graphic novel gets Disney-fied

In the Disney+ show American Born Chinese, Jin is an insecure Chinese-American kid just trying to get through high school when he befriends the new kid in town, Wei-Chen. Wei-Chen is actually a god on a divine quest, and he drags Jin along with him. And the two come to realize they're more alike than they ever imagined.
by Glen Weldon, Mallory Yu, Walter Chaw, Hafsa Fathima, Mike Katzif and Jessica Reedy

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'XO, Kitty' is a coming-of-age Korean rom-dramedy with heart

'XO, Kitty' is a coming-of-age Korean rom-dramedy with heart

The Netflix series XO, Kitty is a spinoff of the hit YA book and movie franchise, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Anna Cathcart returns as Kitty Song Covey, a teenager with a penchant for matchmaking. The show is a mash-up of genres, including rom-coms, Korean dramas, and coming-of-age tales.
by Aisha Harris, Kristen Meinzer, Regina Kim, Rommel Wood and Jessica Reedy

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5 new fantasy novels invigorate old tropes

5 new fantasy novels invigorate old tropes

Spell books, dragons, mermaids, fairies and a magic circus all take on new life in the pages of these five enchanting tales hitting shelves in May and June.
by Caitlyn Paxson

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Want to create a stronger bond with your kids? First relinquish control

Want to create a stronger bond with your kids? First relinquish control

It may sound counterintuitive, but if you want to take charge as a parent, stop trying to control your child, says psychologist and author Shefali Tsabary. Her new book, "The Parenting Map," lays out a step-by-step guide for creating conscious parent-child relationships.
by Andee Tagle

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Stories in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia

Stories in 'Sidle Creek' offer an insider look at Appalachia

The 22 stories in Sidle Creek charm, surprise, and convey a deep love of the people and place — the Appalachian plateau of western Pennsylvania — that author Jolene McIlwain has long called home.
by Ilana Masad

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