Three Books... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90796087&ft=1&f=90796087 Why three? We live in a three-dimensional world, colored with hues that break down into a trio of primary colors. Our souls (according to Plato) and our psyches (according to Freud) are trilithic. Three is a number that allows for conversation, completion, understanding. And so "Three Books..." invites writers to recommend three great reads on a single theme. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Three Books... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90796087&ft=1&f=90796087 What's Cooking? 3 Books That Are More Filling Than Food Oftentimes, foodie fiction makes you hungry. But author Jessica Soffer recommends three books that deal with food yet aren't in love with it — books to read when you're on a diet, a desert island, or for whatever reason would like a peach tart to not be compared to a summer's day. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/28/178823956/whats-cooking-3-books-that-are-more-filling-than-food?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/28/178823956/whats-cooking-3-books-that-are-more-filling-than-food?ft=1&f=90796087 Oftentimes, foodie fiction makes you hungry. But author Jessica Soffer recommends three books that deal with food yet aren't in love with it — books to read when you're on a diet, a desert island, or for whatever reason would like a peach tart to not be compared to a summer's day.

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]]> On The Move: Three Books To Keep Out Of The Boxes Author Sloane Crosley is moving apartments — and, just as importantly, her library. Some books will come with her; others won't. But when she can't find the sheets or shampoo, these are the titles she'll want easy access to. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/21/176261963/on-the-move-three-books-to-keep-out-of-the-boxes?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/21/176261963/on-the-move-three-books-to-keep-out-of-the-boxes?ft=1&f=90796087 Author Sloane Crosley is moving apartments — and, just as importantly, her library. Some books will come with her; others won't. But when she can't find the sheets or shampoo, these are the titles she'll want easy access to.

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]]> Hardly Heroic: 3 Flagrantly Flawed Main Characters No one's perfect, especially in literature. Author Julie Wu's favorite protagonists are of sound mind and questionable morals. Do you have a favorite character who lacks, well, character? Tell us in the comments. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/03/173084789/hardly-heroic-3-flagrantly-flawed-main-characters?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/03/173084789/hardly-heroic-3-flagrantly-flawed-main-characters?ft=1&f=90796087 No one's perfect, especially in literature. Author Julie Wu's favorite protagonists are of sound mind and questionable morals. Do you have a favorite character who lacks, well, character? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> 3 Books About House Hunting In The Gilded Age The money and mansions of the turn of the century provide rich fodder for some fabulous reads. Author Janet Wallach recommends three books that give a glimpse of Gilded Age houses. Do you have a favorite book that highlights architecture? Let us know in the comments. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/162794740/3-books-about-house-hunting-in-the-gilded-age?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/17/162794740/3-books-about-house-hunting-in-the-gilded-age?ft=1&f=90796087 The money and mansions of the turn of the century provide rich fodder for some fabulous reads. Author Janet Wallach recommends three books that give a glimpse of Gilded Age houses. Do you have a favorite book that highlights architecture? Let us know in the comments.

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]]> Desert Flowers: Three Books That Are Anything But Dry The desert has inspired a rich literary landscape. Author Ruben Martinez recommends three reads that examine it both literally and figuratively. Do you have a favorite book that takes place in the desert? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/04/164365027/desert-flowers-three-books-that-are-anything-but-dry?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/04/164365027/desert-flowers-three-books-that-are-anything-but-dry?ft=1&f=90796087 The desert has inspired a rich literary landscape. Author Ruben Martinez recommends three reads that examine it both literally and figuratively. Do you have a favorite book that takes place in the desert? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> The American Sublime: 3 Books On Faith In The U.S. Author Ayad Akhtar writes about three books that deal with the intersection of religion and literature in the U.S. What is your favorite book on American faith? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/24/167464206/the-american-sublime-3-books-on-faith-in-the-u-s?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/24/167464206/the-american-sublime-3-books-on-faith-in-the-u-s?ft=1&f=90796087 Author Ayad Akhtar writes about three books that deal with the intersection of religion and literature in the U.S. What is your favorite book on American faith? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> 3 Books To Read Before The End Of The World If the conspiracy theorists are right, we only have a few more days before the end of the world. Author Ben H. Winters describes his favorite pre-apocalyptic works of fiction. Do you have a favorite doomsday masterpiece? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/17/167158087/3-books-to-read-before-the-end-of-the-world?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/17/167158087/3-books-to-read-before-the-end-of-the-world?ft=1&f=90796087 If the conspiracy theorists are right, we only have a few more days before the end of the world. Author Ben H. Winters describes his favorite pre-apocalyptic works of fiction. Do you have a favorite doomsday masterpiece? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Country Cousins: 3 Books About Rural Living Author Wendy Welch shares her favorite book about small-town life that defy stereotypes. What is your favorite work that takes a bite out of literary tradition? Tell us in the comments. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/12/166479169/country-cousins-3-books-about-rural-living?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/12/166479169/country-cousins-3-books-about-rural-living?ft=1&f=90796087 Author Wendy Welch shares her favorite book about small-town life that defy stereotypes. What is your favorite work that takes a bite out of literary tradition? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Bend Sinister: Three Tales Of Gothic Terror Vampires and other creatures of the night are modern pop-culture staples — not least within the <em>Twilight</em> franchise — but these gothic novels show why sometimes older is better. Author John Connolly explores three of his favorite Anglo-Irish gothic thrillers. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/21/162962023/bend-sinister-three-tales-of-gothic-terror?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/21/162962023/bend-sinister-three-tales-of-gothic-terror?ft=1&f=90796087 Vampires and other creatures of the night are modern pop-culture staples — not least within the Twilight franchise — but these gothic novels show why sometimes older is better. Author John Connolly explores three of his favorite Anglo-Irish gothic thrillers.

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]]> Trust Me: Three Books With (In)credible Narrators Liars are sometimes the best storytellers. Author Amy Wilson shares three books with less-than-trustworthy narrators.Who is your favorite unreliable narrator? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/29/124749079/trust-me-three-books-with-in-credible-narrators?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/29/124749079/trust-me-three-books-with-in-credible-narrators?ft=1&f=90796087 Liars are sometimes the best storytellers. Author Amy Wilson shares three books with less-than-trustworthy narrators.Who is your favorite unreliable narrator? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Play the Numbers: Three (Useful) Books About Data In the age of the Internet, data is everywhere — the question is how to use it. Author Doug Lemov recommends three books about the power of information. What is your favorite number-crunching book? Tell us in the comments. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/17/162104492/00110011-three-books-about-the-data-around-you?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/17/162104492/00110011-three-books-about-the-data-around-you?ft=1&f=90796087 In the age of the Internet, data is everywhere — the question is how to use it. Author Doug Lemov recommends three books about the power of information. What is your favorite number-crunching book? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Disaster Strikes! Three Books Where Things Go Awry A book without suffering or struggle can only be described as one thing: boring. For <em>Three Books</em>, author Will Wiles writes about his favorite literary misadventures. Do you have a favorite book about everything going wrong? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/08/161566564/disaster-strikes-three-books-where-things-go-awry?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/08/161566564/disaster-strikes-three-books-where-things-go-awry?ft=1&f=90796087 A book without suffering or struggle can only be described as one thing: boring. For Three Books, author Will Wiles writes about his favorite literary misadventures. Do you have a favorite book about everything going wrong? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Fanciful Fauna: 3 Tall Tales Of Clever Critters In real life, having a pet is hard work — they're messy, hard to train, and losing them can be heartbreaking. But in literature, as author Julia Stuart writes, animals are delightful. Is there a literary animal that you love? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/27/160004099/fanciful-fauna-3-tall-tales-of-clever-critters?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/27/160004099/fanciful-fauna-3-tall-tales-of-clever-critters?ft=1&f=90796087 In real life, having a pet is hard work — they're messy, hard to train, and losing them can be heartbreaking. But in literature, as author Julia Stuart writes, animals are delightful. Is there a literary animal that you love? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Fight Like A Girl: 3 Books That Pack A Deadly Punch Strong women abound in the media, but author Diana Lopez favors those who don't have inhuman courage, futuristic gadgets and superpowers. She recommends three books about average girls who are pushed to their limits. Who is your favorite fighting heroine? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/16/156742084/fight-like-a-girl-3-books-that-pack-a-deadly-punch?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/16/156742084/fight-like-a-girl-3-books-that-pack-a-deadly-punch?ft=1&f=90796087 Strong women abound in the media, but author Diana Lopez favors those who don't have inhuman courage, futuristic gadgets and superpowers. She recommends three books about average girls who are pushed to their limits. Who is your favorite fighting heroine? Tell us in the comments.

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]]> Too Cool For School: 3 Books On Scandalous Teachers Being a positive role model is usually a part of a teacher's job description, but author Jennifer Miller knows not everyone lives up to that standard. She recommends three books about educators who lead students astray. Do you have a favorite book about a teacher? Tell us in the comments. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/09/153301758/too-cool-for-school-3-books-on-scandalous-teachers?ft=1&f=90796087 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/09/153301758/too-cool-for-school-3-books-on-scandalous-teachers?ft=1&f=90796087 Being a positive role model is usually a part of a teacher's job description, but author Jennifer Miller knows not everyone lives up to that standard. She recommends three books about educators who lead students astray. Do you have a favorite book about a teacher? Tell us in the comments.

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