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Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan, by Elaine M. Hayes.

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'Queen Of Bebop' Is A Welcome Look At Sarah Vaughan's Legendary Career

10:00am July 08, 2017

by Gwen Thompkins

Elaine M. Hayes' new book traces the ups and downs of the singer known as the Queen of Bebop, from her great Town Hall debut in 1947 to the cheesy but profitable novelty songs that marred her legacy.

'Building A Bridge' Between The Catholic Church And LGBT Community

8:05am July 08, 2017

Father James Martin sees a divide between the institutional Catholic Church and its LGBT parishioners. Scott Simon talks with him about his book Building a Bridge.

Life As A 'Drone Warrior'

8:05am July 08, 2017

Scott Simon speaks with Brett Velicovich about his memoir, Drone Warrior, which details his time hunting and killing alleged terrorists using drones in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places.

Baddiewinkle's Instagram bio reads, "Stealing your man since 1928."

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Instagrandma Baddiewinkle Says She's 'Always Been A Rebel'

8:05am July 08, 2017

by Scott Simon

Baddiewinkle is an Instagram influencer with more than 3 million followers. She's also a great-grandmother, and, at 88, she's written a new book: Baddiewinkle's Guide to Life.

Sting-Ray Afternoons: A Memoir, by Steve Rushin.

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Funny, Elegiac 'Sting-Ray Afternoons' Strikes A Nostalgic Chord

7:00am July 08, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Sportswriter Steve Rushin's memoir of growing up in Minnesota in the 1970s is familiar territory, but Rushin mines it with irony and affection, working hard to capture the look and feel of the era.

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Jonathan Safran Foer On Marriage, Religion And Universal Balances

2:13pm July 07, 2017

Safran Foer's latest novel, Here I Am, is told from the points of view of different members of a Jewish family. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2016.

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Bookmarks Opens New Bookstore In Winston-Salem

10:32am July 07, 2017

by Neal Charnoff

For 13 years, the literary nonprofit Bookmarks has been sharing a love of literature in the Triad.

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Haroon Moghul is a fellow in Jewish-Muslim relations at the Shalom Hartman Institute.

'How To Be A Muslim' Author On Being A Spokesperson For His Faith

8:09pm July 06, 2017

by Terry Gross

"Professional Muslim" Haroon Moghul says, "Every time something bad happens you're called upon to apologize. ... Your entire identity is pegged to events in other parts of the world."

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In 'The Accomplished Guest,' Baby Boomers Step Back Into The Spotlight

4:31pm July 06, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with writer Ann Beattie about her new collection of short stories, The Accomplished Guest, which puts the spotlight back on the Baby Boomer generation.

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There's a dearth of books about science and math for young children. As part of our series on kids' media we take a look at some books that introduce rocket science and physics to toddlers and babies.

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