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The Thread® - Books and 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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'In the Mouth of the Wolf' examines the murder of a Mexican investigative reporter

'In the Mouth of the Wolf' examines the murder of a Mexican investigative reporter

Since 2000, more than 150 journalists have been killed in Mexico. Among them is Regina Martinez, a veteran journalist reporting on government corruption and human rights abuses in Veracruz state.
by Marcela Davison Avilés

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Lincoln prioritized democracy over his political future. A new biography explains why

Lincoln prioritized democracy over his political future. A new biography explains why

Presidential historian Jon Meacham speaks with NPR about his new biography, ”And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.” It examines Lincoln's actions as well as motivations.
by Rachel Treisman

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Black reality in a world of fantasy

Why build a fantasy world that still has racism? B.A. Parker moderates a discussion on Black science fiction and fantasy with authors Tochi Onyebuchi and Leslye Penelope at the National Book Festival.
by B.A. Parker, Karen Grigsby Bates, Kumari Devarajan and Veralyn Williams

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In 'Fen, Bog & Swamp,' Annie Proulx pens a history of wetland destruction

In 'Fen, Bog & Swamp,' Annie Proulx pens a history of wetland destruction

Writer Annie Proulx may be best known for her works of fiction. But her latest book is a thoroughly researched and reported look at the role that wetlands play in our ecosystem.
by Julie Depenbrock

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She wrote a Bigfoot book for kids. It was no small feat

She wrote a Bigfoot book for kids. It was no small feat

“The Search for Sasquatch,” a new book for pre-teens, explores Bigfoot through a scientific lens. Its author hopes to model how to balance curiosity and exploration with staying grounded in the facts.
by Rachel Treisman

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