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Crime Fiction Picks Serve Up Summertime Suspense
Craving some cold-blooded thrills this summer? These detective novels offer twists and turns to help you beat the heat.(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal/ )
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Summer Books 2011: The Complete List
See the titles critics are buzzing about. Get all of NPR's summer book recommendations in one place!(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal)
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Back To Basics: 2011's Simple, Summery Cookbooks
This season's standouts praise America's culinary traditions from coast to coast — and everywhere in between. Authors of these plainspoken and charming cookbooks craft memorable recipes around just a...
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Insane Science: 5 New Books That Explain The Brain
From religion to pornography and die-hard optimists to remorseless sociopaths, reading about neuroscience can be a lot more fun than dodging volleyballs on a beach. Here are five brainy picks that are...
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Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Books For A Fantastical Summer
These five sci-fi novels offer satisfying, intellectually chewy pleasures that are perfect for a summer afternoon.(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal)
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Nancy Pearl Presents 10 Terrific Summer Reads
The librarian extraordinaire sorts through the piles of books in her office and comes up with 10 captivating tales. With strong narrative voices and wonderfully drawn characters, these books will make...
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Three Critics Pick The Best Books For Summer
NPR's Lynn Neary taps three book critics — Laura Miller, Ron Charles and Rigoberto Gonzalez — to get their picks for the best summer reading.(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal)
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Dive Into Fiction: Five Picks From Alan Cheuse
Immerse yourself in these satisfying summer selections, from "new" India to post-"dot com" San Francisco to the streets of Brooklyn. Plus: a reissue of Kurt Vonnegut's novels and mysterious short...
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Hooray For YA: Teen Novels For Readers Of All Ages
A good novel doesn't just transcend the boundaries of its target market — it knows nothing about target markets. Julianna Baggott recommends five "young adult" novels that will appeal to readers of all...
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Summer's Biggest, Juiciest Nonfiction Adventures
Any one of these five sizzling new nonfiction books could be the next Hollywood blockbuster. Our advice? Read them all before the Hollywood execs do.(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal)
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Laugh Yourself Cool: 5 Funny Books To Beat The Heat
Dan Kois picks five hilarious new books to lift you out of the summer swelter. Go ahead: Laugh, giggle or guffaw until you sweat!(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal)
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Game On! 5 Winning Summer Sports Books
The best sports writing drags readers out of their armchairs and onto the field. Here are five books that do just that — with a few detours into the locker room along the way.(Image credit: Chris Silas...
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They Came, They Saw, They Cooked: 5 Food Memoirs
Is there anything fresh to be found in a food memoir? Reviewer Susan Jane Gilman says yes — and to prove it, she recommends five excellent books that will quench your desire for amazing food and...
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Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books
More than 5,000 of you nominated. More than 60,000 of you voted. And now the results are in. The winners are an intriguing mix of classic and contemporary titles.(Image credit: Chris Silas Neal)
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Heady, Not Heavy: 5 Smart, Playful Summer Books
For those readers looking to exercise their brains while lounging by the pool, this summer has some great reading options. These five engaging books are witty, smart and, best of all, a lot of...
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