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Greg Miller Digs Deeper Into Russia And The 2016 Election In 'The Apprentice'

6:09pm September 28, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post national security correspondent Greg Miller about his new book The Apprentice: Trump, Russia and the Subversion of American Democracy.

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Putting On Kathy Acker's Voice In Perfect, Agonizing 'Crudo'

10:00am September 28, 2018

by Lily Meyer

Olivia Laing's first novel is semi-autobiographical, but written in the voice of the late literary provocateur Kathy Acker. There's no reason for the choice — but the result is breathlessly gripping.

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Author Joanne Freeman Looks At Congress' Past Partisanship Issues In 'Field Of Blood'

6:05pm September 27, 2018

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Joanne Freeman about her new book The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War.

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Gather Around The Fall Fires With These 4 YA Novels

10:00am September 27, 2018

by Caitlyn Paxson

Fall is finally here, and as the days grow shorter and colder, it's time to tell tall tales about girls who survive, girls who fight, and girls who, if given the chance, may prove to be heroes.

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Wartime Sins And Secrets Haunt 'Transcription'

7:00am September 27, 2018

by Jason Sheehan

Kate Atkinson's new novel follows a young woman recruited to Britain's MI5 spy agency during World War II. Juliet's wartime deeds may come back to haunt her — but she still has her old spy skills.

Cutter Kinseeker, chief of the Wolfriders, and his lifemate Leetah.

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After 'Forty Years Of Pointed Ears,' 'ElfQuest' Ends Its Legendary Run

4:06pm September 26, 2018

by Petra Mayer

ElfQuest is a comics industry institution — this saga of, yes, elves on a quest has been running since 1978. But now, creators Wendy and Richard Pini have brought the quest to an end.

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In 'Hiking With Nietzsche,' Challenges Are Seen Through The Philosopher's Teachings

3:27pm September 26, 2018

by Heller McAlpin

John Kaag extracts ideas from Nietzsche and his followers — but also from his own experience — in this stimulating book about combating despair and complacency with searching reflection.

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'The Deeper The Water The Uglier The Fish' Is A Darkly Beautiful Debut

10:00am September 26, 2018

by Michael Schaub

Katya Apekina's debut novel follows a pair of sisters sent to live with their estranged father in New York, challenging the bonds between parents and siblings.

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In 'Waiting For Eden,' Grief With No Guarantee Of Closure

2:38pm September 25, 2018

by Rachel Martin

Author Elliot Ackerman is a veteran, and his latest novel is about an injured soldier just regaining consciousness. But it's really about something else. "This book really isn't about war," he says.

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Derek Black was following in his father's footsteps in the world of white nationalism until he had a change of heart.

How A Rising Star Of White Nationalism Broke Free From The Movement

8:32am September 25, 2018

by Terry Gross

Derek Black once promoted a racist agenda by making speeches, hosting a radio show and starting a website. His change of heart is the subject of a new book, written by journalist Eli Saslow.

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