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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Shigehiro Oishi says a ‘psychologically rich life’ is important to consider in his new book

Shigehiro Oishi says a ‘psychologically rich life’ is important to consider in his new book

There are many ways to live well. In his new book, “Life in Three Dimensions,” psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi says we should consider a psychologically rich life just as important as happiness and meaning.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Talking Volumes: Peter Geye on ‘A Lesser Light’

Talking Volumes hit the road and headed to Duluth to talk with Minnesota author Peter Geye about his new novel, “A Lesser Light,” which is set along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein’s new book looks at ‘failed liberal policies‘

Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein’s new book looks at ‘failed liberal policies‘

What if liberals’ penchant for scarcity has been holding America back from solving our most challenging problems? That’s the thesis of Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein’s provocative new book, “Abundance.”
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Chris Bohjalian's new novel about the Civil War sees the humanity in our enemies

Chris Bohjalian's new novel about the Civil War sees the humanity in our enemies

Chris Bohjalian’s 25th novel, “The Jackal’s Mistress,” was inspired by the true story of a Southern woman who helped an injured Union soldier during the Civil War.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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This author witnessed South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation hearings. Years later, she wrote about it

This author witnessed South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation hearings. Years later, she wrote about it

Novelist Lauren Francis-Sharma witnessed South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation hearings as a young law intern. Now she’s written a thriller about what she saw.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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