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Review: 'Escape Clause,' by John Sandford
FICTION: The latest Virgil Flowers mystery takes a while to hit its stride.
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Still fighting for feminism, Gloria Steinem talks about her life on the road
At 82, Gloria Steinem, the face of feminism for decades, continues to strive for equal rights.
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For better or worse, author Carl Hiaasen feels pull of Norwegian pedigree
The writer will visit the Twin Cities this month to talk about his latest romp through the bizarre life of the Florida Keys.
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How poet Elizabeth Alexander turned sorrow into a celebration of love
In her acclaimed memoir, author Elizabeth Alexander writes about the excruciating loss of her husband – but also of their joyous life together.
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Elizabeth Alexander, Colson Whitehead and others lined up for Talking Volumes
Funny and serious, fiction and nonfiction, the book club's 16th season has something for everyone.
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List: U.S. Nobel Prize winners in literature
These Americans have been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature, the latest being Bob Dylan this year.
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Meet Marlon James, other top writers at Twin Cities Book Festival
Meet favorite authors and pick up some books at the annual Twin Cities Book Festival.
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REVIEW: 'Body of Water,' by Chris Dombrowski
NONFICTION: The lyrical "Body of Water" explores the life of David Pinder and his influence on the author.
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Sex parties, polyamory and porn: Minnesota native explores modern love in 'Future Sex'
A Minnesota native personally investigates the rapidly evolving world of women's sexuality.
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Reviews: 'Unbearable Splendor,' by Sun Yung Shin; 'The Sky Watched,' by Linda LeGarde Grover; and 'Tanka & Me,' by Kaethe Schwehn
POETRY: Three poetry collections by Minnesota writers explore identity, history and the lives of women.
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Review: 'Girl in Pieces,' by Kathleen Glasgow
YA FICTION: Kathleen Glasgow's debut novel about a teen in trouble is tough, wise and clear-eyed.
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Review: 'Mister Monkey,' by Francine Prose
FICTION: In this sharp satire, actors on the skids put on a production of a mawkish play about a monkey.
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Review: 'The Trespasser,' by Tana French
FICTION: A beautiful woman is killed, and everyone around her has a different story.
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Review: 'Upstream: Selected Essays,' by Mary Oliver
NONFICTION: Mary Oliver's lovely, probing essays explore life's marvels.
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- Top publisher teams with top maker of bilingual materials
- Nothing compares: Sinead O'Connor memoir coming out in June
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- Aliu lands book deal on how he confronted racism in hockey
- Chris Hillman's musical life from Byrds to Burritos and more
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- Bob Woodward to take on final days of Trump's presidency
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