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The B&N Podcast: Stephanie Land on the Invisible World of Poverty

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The author of the bestselling new memoir "Maid" talks about navigating the unstable and exhausting world of American poverty -- as a writer and a parent.

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The B&N Podcast: Julie Gaines Mixes Business and Family

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The B&N Podcast: Julie Gaines Mixes Business and Family

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The founder of the legendary NYC emporium Fishs Eddy joins us to talk about her charmingly illustrated graphic memoir and the challenges of running a rapidly growing business.

The World in a Single Frame: Elizabeth McCracken on “Bowlaway”

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The World in a Single Frame: Elizabeth McCracken on “Bowlaway”

A Conversation with Amy Gall ×

Amy Gall talks to the award-winning writer about her critically acclaimed new novel, the Great Molasses Flood, and the joys of candlepin bowling.

The B&N Podcast: Gary Sinise on the Power of Service

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The B&N Podcast: Gary Sinise on the Power of Service

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The actor, TV star and co-founder of Chicago's legendary Steppenwolf Theatre talks about his journey to a life centered on supporting veterans and America's servicepeople all over the world.

The Goodness Paradox

HUMAN NATURE

The Goodness Paradox

By RICHARD WRANGHAM

Reviewed by Hamilton Cain ×

It's a quirk of evolutionary history: humans thrived because we learned to cooperate, but in the process, we invented ways of committing violence on a massive scale.

The B&N Podcast: Marlon James on a Hero’s Journey

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The B&N Podcast: Marlon James on a Hero’s Journey

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The author of "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" joins us to talk about his journey into African myth and history to create a heady new work of fantasy.

The B&N Podcast: Tara Conklin on Writing a Family’s Secrets

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The B&N Podcast: Tara Conklin on Writing a Family’s Secrets

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The author of "The Last Romantics," the February selection of the Barnes & Noble Book Club, talks about the road to writing her epic story of four siblings bonded by one unforgettable season.

The B&N Podcast: Benjamin Dreyer on Where to Put that Comma

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The B&N Podcast: Benjamin Dreyer on Where to Put that Comma

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The Internet's wittiest authority on English style and usage drops in for a chat about how to copyedit a novelist -- and why he wants you to use that serial comma.

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The Current

By TIM JOHNSTON

Reviewed by Anna Mundow ×

From the author of "Descent" comes a wintry tale of suspense and secrets in a Minnesota town.

The B&N Podcast: Howard Schultz on From the Ground Up

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The B&N Podcast: Howard Schultz on From the Ground Up

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The former Starbucks CEO talks about his combination memoir and manifesto -- and his plans for the future.

The B&N Podcast: David Treuer on the Untold Story of Native Americans

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The B&N Podcast: David Treuer on the Untold Story of Native Americans

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The author of "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" talks about fact and myth in the modern history of Native Americans -- and why getting at the truth is more important than ever.

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

AMERICAN HISTORY

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

By DAVID TREUER

Reviewed by Barbara Spindel ×

A sweeping new look at the modern history of American Indians challenges many of the narratives that have defined mainstream views of native peoples.

Five Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Five Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Reading to explore and celebrate the life -- and extend the legacy -- of the great civil rights leader.