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All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

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All The Light We Cannot See tells the story of a blind French girl on the run from the German occupation who crosses paths with a German orphan-turned-resistance tracker.

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89 weeks on NPR Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List

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Sometimes You Can't Pick Just 10: Maureen Corrigan's Favorite Books Of 2014

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This year, Fresh Air's book critic rejects the tyranny of the decimal system and picks 12 titles published in 2014 — all with characters, scenes and voices that linger long past the last page.

Sometimes You Can't Pick Just 10: Maureen Corrigan's Favorite Books Of 2014

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Get To Know The Finalists For The 2014 National Book Award

On Tuesday night, finalists for the National Book Awards read from their nominated works at The New School in New York City. The National Book Foundation will announce the winners Wednesday night.

Get To Know The Finalists For The 2014 National Book Award

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An Unnecessary Woman
All the Light We Cannot See
Redeployment

The Week's Best Stories From NPR Books

Get To Know The Finalists For The 2014 National Book Award

On Tuesday night, finalists for the National Book Awards read from their nominated works at The New School in New York City. The National Book Foundation will announce the winners Wednesday night.

Get To Know The Finalists For The 2014 National Book Award

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Author Interviews

World War II In A New 'Light': Empathy Found In Surprising Places

The award-winning author Anthony Doerr's newest novel approaches old history with two unfamiliar perspectives: a blind French girl and a German orphan. He says WWII history is as important as ever.

World War II In A New 'Light': Empathy Found In Surprising Places

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