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'Vegetables In Underwear' And Other Laugh Out Loud Book Ideas For Kids

Children's book author Jon Scieszka shares his kid-friendly reading recommendations. His list includes an irreverent baby book, two great series, and the "Funniest. Stories. Ever."

'Vegetables In Underwear' And Other Laugh Out Loud Book Ideas For Kids

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Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine

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With Wit And Sadness, 'Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine' Has Echoes Of Salinger

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Critic Maureen Corrigan says Kevin Wilson's funny, raw, beautiful writing reminds her of J. D. Salinger. He starts with a goofy premise and then draws deep emotional truths.

With Wit And Sadness, 'Baby, You're Gonna Be Mine' Has Echoes Of Salinger

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'The Line That Held Us': Noir In Appalachia
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'The Line That Held Us': Noir In Appalachia

Novelist David Joy, whose books chronicle the rural, working-class South of his own milieu, has penned a new book where a hunting accident triggers a thriller of violent vengeance.

'The Line That Held Us': Noir In Appalachia

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V.S. Naipaul, Controversial Author And Nobel Laureate, Dies At 85

V.S. Naipaul, seen here in 1968, once told NPR, "It's important to avoid the wallow. It repels the reader." John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty Images hide caption

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V.S. Naipaul, Controversial Author And Nobel Laureate, Dies At 85

Naipaul was born in Trinidad, and his relationship to his birthplace was nothing if not complicated. He was often criticized for the way he depicted developing countries in his novels.

V.S. Naipaul, Controversial Author And Nobel Laureate, Dies At 85

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Omarosa Tells NPR She Heard Trump 'N-Word Tape,' Contradicting Her Own Tell-All Book

In her new book, Unhinged, former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman writes as a Trump world insider overjoyed at his election while airing concerns about his rhetoric, policies and mental state. Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption

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Politics

Omarosa Tells NPR She Heard Trump 'N-Word Tape,' Contradicting Her Own Tell-All Book

Former reality TV star and Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman spoke to NPR about explosive allegations in her new book, Unhinged, but part of her account changed in the interview.

Omarosa Tells NPR She Heard Trump 'N-Word Tape,' Contradicting Her Own Tell-All Book

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In Satirical 'Severance,' A Stricken Country Works Itself To Death
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In Satirical 'Severance,' A Stricken Country Works Itself To Death

When a disease wipes out most of the U.S. population, Candace Chen is the last one left at the office. Ling Ma began work on the apocalyptic novel right before she got laid off from her own job.

In Satirical 'Severance,' A Stricken Country Works Itself To Death

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