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The Thread® - Books and Literary News

The Thread from MPR News

The Thread® is your source for book recommendations and other literary news.

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Ask a Bookseller is a weekly series where The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment. Listen to Ask a Bookseller to find your next favorite book.

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Talking Volumes

Talking Volumes is back for its 25th season. Join us at the Fitzgerald Theater for four special events with renowned authors, celebrating our anniversary with a special $25 ticket price for MPR members and Star Tribune subscribers. Buy tickets here.

'The Queen' reveals the story of the woman who became a symbol of welfare fraud

'The Queen' reveals the story of the woman who became a symbol of welfare fraud

Linda Taylor rose to infamy during the 1970s, when prize-winning reporter George Bliss brought her criminal activity to light -- and then-candidate Ronald Reagan turned her into the Welfare Queen.
by Ilana Masad

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'Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense' make a libel case into gripping reading

'Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense' make a libel case into gripping reading

Gifted writers Dan Abrams and David Fisher, who previously brought us "Lincoln's Last Trial," are clearly fascinated by how Teddy Roosevelt's court case played out -- bringing an enthusiasm to readers.
by Michael Schaub

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Novelist Max Porter's new tale 'Lanny' lets readers find their own meaning

Novelist Max Porter's new tale 'Lanny' lets readers find their own meaning

Porter will read from his new book Monday in Minneapolis, in conversation with Graywolf publisher Fiona McCrae. He describes the small, Minnesota-based press as a mighty, mighty force.
by Euan Kerr

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