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Hit book 'The Lovely Bones' was based on a real rape. The accused is now exonerated

7:34pm November 27, 2021

by Neda Ulaby

Anthony J. Broadwater was accused of raping author Alice Sebold in 1981 after the author mistakenly identified him as her assailant. He's now been exonerated of the crime.

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How to find your next favorite read with NPR's Books We Love

4:50pm November 27, 2021

by Rose Friedman

The NPR Concierge is back — with a new name. We're calling it "Books We Love" this year, and it has over 300 recommendations for every type of reader.

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Sophia Glock divulges her secretive life as a child of CIA officers in 'Passport'

8:19am November 27, 2021

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon speaks with author Sophia Glock about her graphic novel, "Passport," about a young girl's experience with her parents' careers with the CIA.

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Famed author Jodi Picoult novelizes the pandemic in new book 'Wish You Were Here'

8:13am November 27, 2021

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon talks with Jodi Picoult about her new novel, "Wish You Were Here." It's a pandemic-inspired story, with a character stranded in the Galapagos Islands.

Books We Love: Audie Cornish recommends 'Nina' by Traci Todd and Christian Robinson

4:56pm November 26, 2021

It's NPR Books' most wonderful time of the year, when beloved books are gathered and shared. One of Audie Cornish's favorites is 'Nina: A Story of Nina Simone' by Traci N. Todd and Christian Robinson.

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For Stanley Tucci, food is like religion — and cancer almost took it away

4:36pm November 26, 2021

by Dave Davies

Tucci has always connected to his roots through food, so he was devastated when cancer treatment put him on a feeding tube. He's now cancer-free, with a new memoir. Originally broadcast Oct. 5, 2021.

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The new book 'Taste Makers' celebrates 7 immigrant women who shaped American cuisine

4:44pm November 25, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mayukh Sen about his new book, Taste Makers. It tells the stories of seven immigrant women who shaped the way America eats.

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Encore: Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on Germany and the world

4:19pm November 25, 2021

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what the politician's departure means for Germany and the world.

Snail Mail's sophomore album is called Valentine.

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What's Making Us Happy: A Guide For Your Weekend Watching, Listening And Reading

12:00pm November 25, 2021

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the new album by Snail Mail, the 2020 book Piranesi and more.

Steven Van Zandt [left], James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico starred in HBO's hit television series, The Sopranos.

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HBO revolutionized TV, but the next few years are tipped to be pivotal for its future

7:30pm November 24, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Journalist James Andrew Miller and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans talk about how HBO changed television and why the next few years are pivotal for the network's future.

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