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20 New Novels for Spring

Thrillers, historical dramas and sweeping epics from Nora Roberts, Andy Weir and more

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Fantastic Fiction

9 novels we love by African American authors like Colson Whitehead, Walter Mosely and more

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New World War II Novels

Dive into a stack of historical fiction bursting with drama, danger and romance

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African-American History

Top picks suggested by scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., author of 'The Black Church'

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Read ‘The Mountains Wild’

New mystery set in Ireland is available free online for AARP Members—and it’s a real page-turner

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Ethan Hawke Wrote a Novel

A look at other fiction by actors, including Jim Carrey, Tom Hanks and more

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Michael J. Fox's New Memoir, 'No Time Like the Future'

The actor, 59, offers hope and humor despite his long struggle with Parkinson's

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Gripping True Crime in ‘We Keep the Dead Close’

Author Becky Cooper's obsessive search for an archaeology student's long-ago killer

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Jo Nesbo’s ‘The Kingdom’: Top-Notch Norwegian Noir

Author's latest novel features simmering tension between brothers from a small village

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Michael Connelly's Gripping 'The Law of Innocence'

In this new novel, Harry Bosch helps Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller fight back after he's framed for murder

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Janet Evanovich’s Fun New Stephanie Plum Novel

'Fortune & Glory' is just as entertaining as the rest of the action-packed series

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4 Top Listens for Bird Lovers

Podcasts to entertain and educate big bird watchers or casual fans

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Need to Relax?

These soothing sounds, mellow voices and more can transport you to dreamland

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Top Food and Cooking Shows

Tune in to culinary storytelling that will inspire and transport you

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Margaret Atwood Interview

'The Handmaid's Tale' author, 81, discusses fame and what she's hopeful about

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Alex Trebek's New Memoir

In 'The Answer Is…' the 'Jeopardy!' host opens up about his life, love, career and cancer

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9 Online Book Clubs

Find wonderful reads, insightful discussions and more — from a distance

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