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His Mother's 'Combat Buddy' Gave Luis Alberto Urrea the Key to His New Novel

A Donut Dollie during WWII, Phyllis McLaughlin's wartime experience was traumatic and years after her death, her son learned more of the story
September 21, 2023
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Life Lessons From a 109-Year-Old Man

The bestselling ‘Book of Charlie’ author shares his late Kansas City neighbor’s ‘operating code for a happy life’
September 12, 2023
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The Parable of a Book Collector

Preferring to call himself ‘booklover’ rather than ‘book addict,’ this New York City resident has a collection of 70,000 books. His wife is resigned to its impact on their life.
July 7, 2023
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Summertime Reading: No Passport Required

No need to pack and no airport delays when you take these literary trips around the world
June 28, 2023
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Gary Paulsen's Book 'Hatchet' Gave My Son Confidence

February is I Love to Read Month. A mother remembers the lasting impact of ‘Hatchet’ on her son, a reluctant reader.
February 6, 2023
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