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A literary giant moves on
Fiona McCrae brought Minnesota's Graywolf Press from a small regional publisher to a worldwide literary powerhouse.
Review: 'Delphine Jones Takes a Chance,' by Beth Morrey
Books in brief
Don't miss: 'Metropolis,' by B.A. Shapiro
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Bookmark: Judging the job of the critic
Actress Viola Davis recently said that critics serve no purpose. Is that true?
Pen Pals 2022-23 season includes Annette Gordon-Reed, John Irving and others
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed and novelist John Irving are two of five notable writers coming to the Twin Cities for the 2022-23 lineup of…
Review: 'The Palace Papers,' by Tina Brown
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Picture books with a message
New picture books for children raise consciousness, teach about social justice and celebrate nature.
Bookmark: The importance of staggering books
It's important to have more than one book going at a time — just like it's important to have more than one dog.
Review: 'One Night on the Island,' by Josie Silver
Books in brief
Bookmark: Humor, the necessary ingredient
Full, rich and, yes, funny characters can give light and air to a big serious novel.