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Every week, The Thread checks in with booksellers around the country about their favorite books of the moment.

A 'hypnotic,' 'pointillistic' novel

A 'hypnotic,' 'pointillistic' novel

David Enyeart recommends a new novel by British writer Jon McGregor: "He's not very well known in this country yet, but I think he certainly will be."
by Tracy Mumford

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The case for short stories: 'How can you not be satisfied with this one perfect, delicious thing?'

The case for short stories: 'How can you not be satisfied with this one perfect, delicious thing?'

Bookseller Kathryn Harper tore through 'The Tower of the Antilles' in two days. The short story collection is 'ten different, interesting pieces that you put together,' she said.
by Tracy Mumford

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How to become a 'superforecaster'

How to become a 'superforecaster'

Bookseller Jonah Zimiles recommends a business-minded book that can teach readers to be better at predicting the future.
by Tracy Mumford

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Love and arson in rural Virginia

Love and arson in rural Virginia

True crime is bookseller Hans Weyandt's guilty pleasure during the summer. 'American Fire' tells the story of a dying relationship, in a dying place.
by Tracy Mumford

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