Andrew Limbong
Stories
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Why book bans have been so hard to stop
The American Library Association's president, Cindy Hohl, is at the forefront of the fight against book censorship — a fight the ALA and other First Amendment groups have been losing.
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Banned books are returning to shelves in one Florida school district
A Florida school district is restoring three dozen books removed from library shelves. The books range from classics like Toni Morrison’s Beloved to a kid’s book about a penguin family with two dads.
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A look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out soon
Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out in the next few months.
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The fiction books we are excited about coming out this fall
Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated fiction titles coming out in the next few months.
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Audiobooks are doing better than ever. Just ask Harper Collins
Harper Collins' earnings indicate audio books sales have been growing by an enormous amount -- overtaking ebooks.
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How a talent agent started Famous Amos cookies — with a little help from Marvin Gaye
The entrepreneur of the Famous Amos cookie brand has died. His business got started with the help of an investment from music legend Marvin Gaye. Amos had spent some time as a music talent agent.
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National
More than a dozen books are removed from schools statewide in Utah
Public school libraries all across Utah will look a little different once classes start this year because the state has required the schools to remove 13 book titles from their shelves permanently.
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On the centennial of his birth, James Baldwin remains relevant today
Baldwin is heralded for being everything from an orator, activist and fashion icon. None of that would be true if he weren't a writer first. We asked fans to break down what made his writing work.
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Sen. Tim Kaine calls Biden's decision to withdraw 'patriotic'
Sen. Tim Kaine has been calling for President Biden to step down from the presidential race for weeks, now he's endorsing Vice President Harris.
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What does President Biden's announcement mean for the GOP?
Conservative strategist Scott Jennings talks with NPR's Andrew Limbong about what President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race means for the GOP.