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Roxane Gay's latest project is an imprint that will release the kinds of books she likes to read. The author…
Anti-racist reading drove business to Black bookstores. Owners hope that’s not the end of the story
It's been nearly a year since Black-owned bookstores were inundated with requests for anti-racist literature. While owners appreciate the attention…
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The dangerous secrets inside the Secret Service, and how the agency has been shortchanged
The motto of the United States Secret Service is "Worthy of Trust & Confidence," and its reputation for being an…
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The trailblazing women behind 50 years of extraordinary journalism at NPR
A new book, "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR" explores the careers…
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New book explores cultural forces at play in the 1970’s, and how they influenced America
A new book argues the 1970's was a moment when TV, movies, and music all shifted into a new gear,…
Publisher pauses release of new Philip Roth biography
The publisher of a new, bestselling biography about Philip Roth has temporarily halted the book's shipping and promotion as its…
Publisher won’t distribute book by officer who shot Breonna Taylor
The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is…
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How the 2008 economic crisis created a ‘new wandering tribe’ of seasonal workers
The latest selection for our "Now Read This" book club, Jessica Bruder's "Nomadland," documents a growing phenomenon in the country…
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WATCH: Author Jessica Bruder takes your questions about ‘Nomadland’
Author Jessica Bruder will join PBS NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET, to answer your…
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