It used to be when you traveled, you would pick up postcards at all the locations you visited. Then you would either send ...

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Blinking Owl Books, a queer, veteran, and woman-owned bookstore in Fort Myers, is back in business after Hurricane Helene. The store, located at 1342 Colonial Blvd. Unit C18, offers new and used ...

By Alexandra Alter Our crime columnist recommends books starring hard-boiled investigators who are ready to travel down the meanest streets to root out the darkest truths. By Sarah Weinman In a ...

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November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

Now that we have poems available for free on the internet, as well as seemingly countless poets to choose from, it can be challenging to find truly good poetry books. That’s why we’ve talked ...