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Stories in this episode: 1) Once the center of an obscenity trial, William S. Burroughs' novel 'Naked Lunch' chronicles heroin addiction. ... tags: NPR National_Public_Radio NPR_Books Morning_Edition All_Things_Considered Fresh_Air Arts

Stories in this episode: 1) Amy Efaw's new novel, 'After,' tells the story of a girl who tries to murder her newborn baby. 2) The Institute ... tags: NPR National_Public_Radio NPR_Books Morning_Edition All_Things_Considered Fresh_Air Arts

Stories: 1) Jeff Kinney's book series centers on a smart-mouthed sad sack who just can't seem to win. 2) Walmart, Amazon and Target are ... tags: NPR National_Public_Radio NPR_Books Morning_Edition All_Things_Considered Fresh_Air Arts

Stories in this episode: 1) Food writer Nigella Lawson says one of the best ways to be warm and comfortable during winter is to indulge in ... tags: NPR National_Public_Radio NPR_Books Morning_Edition All_Things_Considered Fresh_Air Arts

Stories in this episode: 1) Lynn Neary speaks with two doctors who are also fiction writers — Abraham Verghese and Terrence Holt ... tags: NPR National_Public_Radio NPR_Books Morning_Edition All_Things_Considered Fresh_Air Arts

Stories in this episode: 1) Lev Grossman's new novel reads like a Harry Potter tale, but with more shades of gray. 2) Children's book ... tags: All_Things_Considered Arts Fresh_Air Literature Morning_Edition National_Public_Radio NPR

Stories in this episode: 1) Ready to become engrossed in a good book? Try these mysteries you may have missed. 2) A new interactive novel ... tags: All_Things_Considered Arts Fresh_Air Literature Morning_Edition National_Public_Radio NPR

Stories in this episode: 1) 'Dying Up Here' Chronicles Golden Age Of Stand-Up 2) Doctorow's Fictional Take On Real-Life Eccentricity 3) ... tags: All_Things_Considered Arts Fresh_Air Literature Morning_Edition National_Public_Radio NPR

Stories in this episode: 1) As author Clinton Heylin explains, Shakespeare's sonnets were never intended for a wide audience. 2) Karl Taro ... tags: All_Things_Considered Arts Fresh_Air Literature Morning_Edition National_Public_Radio NPR

Stories in this episode: Reviewer Alan Cheuse and writer Samantha Hunt offer their suggestions of books for summer. 2) The Kasper Hauser ... tags: All_Things_Considered Arts Fresh_Air Literature Morning_Edition National_Public_Radio NPR