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The Thread

The Thread from MPR News

A new twist on book talk

Ask a Bookseller: Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment. Listen here.

The Thread newsletter: Get reading recommendations from Kerri Miller and other bookworms around the MPR newsroom. Find reviews for new releases as well as hidden gems you may have missed. Sent every Friday.

Big Books and Bold Ideas: Conversations on books and ideas with Kerri Miller, Fridays at 11 a.m. Listen here.

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The Thread: Great novels that celebrate the Midwest

The Thread: Great novels that celebrate the Midwest

Many of us are staying close to home for summer vacation. With that in mind, Kerri Miller brings us novels to remind you of the glories of the Midwest.
by Kerri Miller

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Psychiatrist explores possible benefits of treating PTSD with ecstasy or cannabis

Psychiatrist explores possible benefits of treating PTSD with ecstasy or cannabis

Dr. Julie Holland thinks psychedelic drugs can be used in psychiatry to make treatment more efficient and effective. "This is sort of a new paradigm," she says, "a revolutionary way to treat trauma."
by Terry Gross

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John Bolton's big paycheck for his book may be in jeopardy

John Bolton's big paycheck for his book may be in jeopardy

Bolton was reportedly paid a $2 million advance for the book, and could receive even more in royalties. But a judge says Bolton made a risky bet by publishing it without government approval.
by Greg Myre

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For this 'Party Of Two', distance isn't the only bump on the road

For this 'Party Of Two', distance isn't the only bump on the road

Jasmine Guillory's latest starts with a meet-cute; L.A. lawyer Olivia Monroe runs into U.S. Senator Max Powell in a hotel bar. But they're divided by more than distance: Olivia is black, Max is white.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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In 'Love,' Roddy Doyle mines the past — over many, many pints

In 'Love,' Roddy Doyle mines the past — over many, many pints

In Doyle's new novel, two old friends meet at a Dublin pub for a night of reconnecting and hard drinking. Joe has a burning secret; Davy has a concealed sorrow.
by Scott Simon

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Bestselling Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón dies at 55

Bestselling Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafón dies at 55

Zafón has been called the most-read Spanish author since Cervantes. He wrote young adult fiction, but his adult debut “The Shadow of the Wind” was a breakout hit, selling millions of copies worldwide.
by Petra Mayer

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New novel relates Ojibwe history from the mouth of a wolf

New novel relates Ojibwe history from the mouth of a wolf

Minnesota writer Thomas Peacock’s new novel "The Wolf's Trail" is hard to categorize. It's a fictional tale based on the foundational stories of the Ojibwe people. But Peacock tells it from from the perspective of an elderly wolf. The story is a profound mixture of history, spirituality, with a healthy dash of wolf wisdom and humor. 
by Euan Kerr

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2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall

2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall

"The Lake Wobegon Virus," out Sept. 8, continues his "Lake Wobegon" series and ties it to the current pandemic. Memoir "That Time of Year" will be released two months later. In his memoir, Keillor will address the sexual harassment allegations that led to his being dropped by Minnesota Public Radio and The Washington Post.
by The Associated Press

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Bolton: Trump moves in office guided by reelection concerns

Bolton: Trump moves in office guided by reelection concerns

President Donald Trump "pleaded" with China's Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
by The Associated Press

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