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Interview with Sapphire, the author of 'Push'

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Fifteen years after writing the book which became the film 'Precious,' Sapphire writes 'The Kid,' about Precious' son, Abdul.
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History and psychology of shoplifters in 'The Steal'

Rachel Shteir's exhaustive new book traces shoplifting through the ages, and examines theories behind why people steal....
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Who benefits from race-based science

A new book explores how big business and political systems benefit from classifying race as biological category....
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A book about waiting in line

In 1960s Russia, friendships develop, feuds and fist-fights erupt and romance blossoms for those waiting in 'The Line.'...
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Interview with Tea Obreht, author of the 'The Tiger's Wife'

Obreht recently became the youngest person ever to win the Orange Prize, given every year to the best English-language novel by a woman....
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“Where’s My Wand: One Boy’s Magical Triumph Over Shag Carpeting”

A young boy hopes that he might have the ability to wiggle his nose and make a stressful family situation turn TV picture-perfect. ...
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Robopocalypse: a summer thriller on robots

A science fiction novel about a war between people and robots brings humanity to both. ...
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"Caleb's Crossing": The story of Harvard's first Native American graduate

Almost 350 years ago, Harvard University graduated its first Native American student. Author Geraldine Brooks imagines his experience in the unfamiliar, Puritan culture of the university. ...
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How to spot a psychopath

A new book by the author of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" explores the world of psychopathy and exposes the "madness industry."...
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Goodbye to Oprah's Book Club

The publishing industry mourns the end of Oprah's Book Club, whose endorsement promised exponential increases in book sales. ...
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