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covers of Lady In The Lake and The Turn of the Key

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If These 2 Titles Remind You Of Masterful Suspense Novels, They Should

1:41pm August 19, 2019

by Maureen Corrigan

Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake recollects Raymond Chandler's fourth Philip Marlowe novel and Ruth Ware's The Turn of the Key recalls Henry James' The Turn of the Screw. Happily, they both live up.

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Acknowledging Racism Is A Good Start. But It's Only The First Step.

12:40pm August 19, 2019

Scholar Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's new book discusses the current state of American racism and how to combat it.

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For August, 3 Romances To Get You Through Summer's Homestretch

10:00am August 19, 2019

by Maya Rodale

It's too hot to go outside, so stay put under the air conditioner with our August romance selections — three novels that prove love and happiness are out there, if you're willing to fight for them.

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What's Hidden Beneath The Manor House? 'The Warlow Experiment'

7:00am August 19, 2019

by Vikki Valentine

What happens when one person controls the fate of many? Ghastly experiments like the one Alix Nathan lays out in her new novel, about a country gentleman who aspires to scientific prominence.

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In 'Gods With A Little G,' The Kids Are Alright

10:00am August 18, 2019

by Michael Schaub

Tupelo Hassman's novel about a group of teenagers at loose ends in a tiny town run by Christian fundamentalists has some dark moments, but ultimately it's as heartwarming as it is beautifully written.

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Poet Saida Dahir On 'The Walking Stereotype'

7:55am August 18, 2019

Eighteen-year-old Muslim Somali refugee Saida Dahir is an activist and hopes to inspire as a spoken word artist. Her debut poetry album is The Walking Stereotype. She talks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

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'Black Card' Wrings Humor And Pathos Out Of A Serious Situation

7:00am August 18, 2019

by Jason Heller

Chris L. Terry draws on his own experiences for this story about an unnamed biracial man whose attempts to hold on to both his white and black identities (and his gig in a punk band) cause a crisis.

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Bassey Ikpi On 'I'm Telling The Truth, But I'm Lying'

8:00am August 17, 2019

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author and spoken-word artist Bassey Ikpi on her essays about growing up and dealing with mental illness.

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Darkness And Beauty Go Hand In Hand In 'Black Light'

7:00am August 17, 2019

by Michael Schaub

In her debut collection, Kimberly King Parsons writes with the unpredictable power of a firecracker, bringing flashes of illumination to sharp, compassionate stories about longing and disappointment.

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'Archive Of Our Own' Fanfiction Website Is Up For A Hugo Award

4:49pm August 16, 2019

by Neda Ulaby

The fanfiction website Archive of Our Own — where people post stories about their favorite movies, books and TV shows — is up for a Hugo Award, one of the highest awards in sci-fi and fantasy.