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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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'Small Things Like These' add up to a seismic change in 1980s Ireland

12:00pm December 22, 2021

by THÚY ĐINH

In Claire Keegan's feminist take on Dickens, a boy born to an unwed teen builds a life as a coal merchant, husband, and father to five daughters, and faces crises of faith and conscience.

This Denver Christmas caroling quartet has been singing together for nearly 4 decades

9:30am December 22, 2021

The Colorado Caroling Company shares the joy of performing holiday favorites for appreciative audiences.

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'A Marvellous Light' infuses magic and adventures into 19th century England

7:55am December 22, 2021

by Caitlyn Paxson

The 19th century historical fantasy wherein magic is a layer over the already complicated strata of society is a fairly common genre, but Freya Marske makes it feel fresh in this treat of a book.

Encore: How To Reframe Jealousy In Relationships

5:29pm December 21, 2021

by Andee Tagle

When cultivated correctly, jealousy can be a "beautiful opportunity" to "deepen our awareness of what we want, who we care about and who we are."

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Faith Jones is the granddaughter of David Berg, the founder of the Children of God cult. Jones lived as a member of the group until she was 23.

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'Sex Cult Nun' says discovering self-ownership helped her break free from The Family

4:10pm December 21, 2021

by Terry Gross

Faith Jones' grandfather founded the Children of God cult. She was taught sex was a service to God and that women should freely "share" their bodies, regardless of whether they wanted to or not.

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All Her Little Secrets: A Novel, Wanda M. Morris

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'All Her Little Secrets' asks whether we can reinvent ourselves

3:39pm December 21, 2021

by Gabino Iglesias

Wanda M. Morris' All Her Little Secrets is a carefully constructed thriller wrapped in a narrative about racism, gentrification, and being the only Black person in an all-white environment.

Elizabeth Stanley plays Mary Jane Healy, a central character in Jagged Little Pill.

Broadway musical 'Jagged Little Pill' closes after rising cases of coronavirus

12:29pm December 21, 2021

by Mia Estrada

The show, which takes its title from Alanis Morissette's 1995 album, cited the Omicron surge for closing.

Det. Chief Inspector Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) chases down a murderer on Vigil.

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In 'Vigil,' a claustrophobic detective chases a murderer — on a submarine

8:43am December 21, 2021

by John Powers

This six-part BBC mystery series about a sailor murdered aboard a nuclear sub will keep you guessing. As the investigation widens, more murders — and a slew of red herrings — follow.

Encore: You can't control time, but you can change your relationship with the clock

5:41pm December 20, 2021

by Andee Tagle

You've got only 4,000 weeks to live, give or take. While that may come as a brutal dose of reality, it's also an opportunity to think about how you're spending that time.

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'Cabaret' actor Alan Cumming unpacks his 'Baggage' in a new memoir

1:34pm December 20, 2021

by Terry Gross

The Tony Award-winning actor previously wrote about his childhood in Scotland and his abusive father. Cumming's new memoir centers on love, sexuality, career and mental health.

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