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For Chilly February, 3 Romances To Warm Your Heart

7:00am February 11, 2019

by Maya Rodale

February is High Holiday season in Romancelandia — and what better time to recommend some great romances? From Victorian jewel thieves to modern-day road trips, we've got something for everyone.

Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star as middle-school besties Maya and Anna in the unconventional Hulu series PEN15.

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Looking At Middle School Through Grown-Up Glasses In 'PEN15'

5:00am February 11, 2019

by Linda Holmes

The smart and weird new series PEN15 features Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle as middle school best friends navigating a world of boys, parents and social disasters.

The Other Josh Cohen is a rock-musical rom-com running off-Broadway. It's about Josh Cohen, a loveable schlub who's unlucky in love.

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If Your Name Is Josh Cohen, You Probably Think 'The Other Josh Cohen' Is About You

1:44pm February 10, 2019

by Catherine Rampell

A group of men all named Josh Cohen went to a new off-Broadway musical The Other Josh Cohen. It's a common Jewish name. One of them thought the show was about him, for good reason.

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All Good Dogs: Photographer Transforms Canines' Cones From Shame To Glam

10:41am February 10, 2019

by Emily Bogle

Photographer Winnie Au worked with a prop stylist to create sculptural cones for dogs for the series Cone of Shame. The images show a range of emotions dogs have while wearing cones.

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'Tonic And Balm' Builds A World In A Bottle

10:00am February 10, 2019

by Martha Anne Toll

Stephanie Allen's novel creates a microcosm of America in 1919 in the form of a travelling medicine show, packed with people from all walks of life, trying to get along in the show's close confines.

the cover art of Golden State by Ben H. Winters

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Lies Are Illegal In The 'Golden State' Of Ben Winters

8:05am February 10, 2019

by Lynn Neary

In his new book, the author imagines a world where officers known as Speculators track down liars, in a cross between a dystopian novel and a classic detective story.

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Questioning Authenticity — And Reality — In 'The Made-Up Man'

7:00am February 10, 2019

by Gabino Iglesias

Joseph Scapellato's new novel mashes up noir and philosophy in a multi-layered story about an aimless young man who gets caught up in his uncle's strange and possibly dangerous performance art.

Journalist Jill Abramson participates in a conference at Santa Clara Convention Center on Feb. 24, 2015 in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Transcript: Former 'New York Times' Editor Jill Abramson Addresses Book Allegations

6:08pm February 09, 2019

by Michel Martin

The former New York Times executive editor and author of Merchants of Truth tells NPR's Michel Martin: "I will do everything within my power to correct anything that is imperfect in my book."

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How Racism Has Manifested Itself In Schools As Recalled By Listeners

5:12pm February 09, 2019

by Scott Simon

Recent stories about high-profile politicians in Virginia having worn blackface have caused many people to recount their own experiences and how it made them feel unwelcome, or unsafe.

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Fresh Air Weekend: A Numbers Runner's Daughter; Random House Copy Chief

12:40pm February 09, 2019

Growing up, Bridgett M. Davis' mother booked bets from their home in Detroit. John Powers reviews Everybody Knows and Cold War. Benjamin Dreyer explains why he avoids writing the word "very."

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