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Marlon James previews epic new novel: Africa provided 'a huge reservoir of ideas'
Marlon James immersed himself in history and mythology to write his new book.
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Read an excerpt from 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' by Marlon James
Released this week, the book is the latest by the Man Booker Award-winning author and Macalester College professor.
Stage & Arts
For Twin Cities theater artists, Thornton Wilder's 'Midwestern optimism' is more vital than ever
An upcoming production insists that Thornton Wilder still has important things to say.
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Minneapolis poet Robert Bly's life and work to be celebrated at event
Thirty poets and writers will read from Bly's new book at Literary Witnesses on Feb. 11 in Minneapolis.
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Review: 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf,' by Marlon James
FICTION: Steeped in African myth, Marlon James' remarkable fantasy tells the story of a mysterious lost child.
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Review: 'The Weight of a Piano,' by Chris Cander
FICTION: "The Weight of a Piano" weaves an enchanting, interlocking saga of art and love, legacy and loss.
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Review: 'Savage Conversations,' by LeAnne Howe
POETRY: In LeAnne Howe's luminous poems in play form, Abraham Lincoln's wife is haunted by her guilt.
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Review: 'On the Come Up,' by Angie Thomas
YOUNG ADULT: A poetry-loving teen hopes her viral rap song will help get her family out of poverty.
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Review: 'Bowlaway,' by Elizabeth McCracken
FICTION: A mysterious woman opens a bowling alley in a small Massachusetts town and transforms the lives of all who know her.
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Minneapolis writer remembers poet Mary Oliver's 'uncommon pull'
The former director of Literary Witnesses at Plymouth Congregational Church looks back at an amazing sold-out 2007 appearance.
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Minneapolis church plans a celebration for beloved poet Mary Oliver
A public event Sunday morning will celebrate the work of poet Mary Oliver, who has entranced audiences in Minneapolis as well as around the world.
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Joyce Sidman wins Sibert Medal, Lerner Books honored by annual American Library Association awards.
Jacqueline West of Red Wing honored for "The Collectors"
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Kate DiCamillo, Kelly Barnhill lead field of Minnesota Book Award finalists
Winners from nine categories will be announced in St. Paul on April 6.
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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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- 'Devil in the White City' author Erik Larson returns with 'The Demon of Unrest'
- Bookmark: Rediscovering the joy of the 'Slow Read'
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