October 13, 2016

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HOT FIVE: A Thrilling New Book from Scott Turow, a CBS Anchor's Memoir, and More

HOT FIVE: A Thrilling New Book from Scott Turow, a CBS Anchor's Memoir, and More

And a beautifully written memoir from the son of two famous 1960s radicals

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Q&A: What Rights Does a River Have?

Q&A: What Rights Does a River Have?

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READ THIS: A Captivating Story of the Making of Paul Simon's 'Graceland'

READ THIS: A Captivating Story of the Making of Paul Simon's 'Graceland'

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REVIEW: The Harm that an Unreliable Jail House Snitch Can Do

A real-life story of a miscarriage of justice, and the difficulty of righting it

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REVIEW: After 200 Years, Lewis & Clark's Explorations Continue to Fascinate

REVIEW: After 200 Years, Lewis & Clark's Explorations Continue to Fascinate

Two New Books Explore the Lives of America’s Great Explorers

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Italian Jewish Recipes, Jenny Boylan's Memoir, and Searching for Rare Orchids

Italian Jewish Recipes, Jenny Boylan's Memoir, and Searching for Rare Orchids

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Review: Anne Fadiman's Collection of Essays is About a Pet Frog, and So Much More

Review: Anne Fadiman's Collection of Essays is About a Pet Frog, and So Much More

Fine Writing that is a Break from Our Current Chaos

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Q&A: A Novel About Life in a Chicago Condo, and Dreams of a Better Path for Gaza

Q&A: A Novel About Life in a Chicago Condo, and Dreams of a Better Path for Gaza

A Man’s Meditation on Homeland and Exile

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REVIEW: Elizabeth McCracken Tells Us How to Write Fiction

REVIEW: Elizabeth McCracken Tells Us How to Write Fiction

“It’s a long game,” McCracken says. “That’s all I ever want to impart to my students.”

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Q&A: Grand Design: Barry Pearce’s Short Story Collection, The Plan of Chicago

Q&A: Grand Design: Barry Pearce’s Short Story Collection, The Plan of Chicago

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