In 'Of Women And Salt,' women weave the future out of scraps

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Brush up on American history with 'Common Sense' and 'We the People'

In preparation for the U.S. Semiquincentennial this summer, we’re featuring two key texts in American history. First, Professor Nora Slonimsky joins NPR’s Sarah McCammon to discuss the legacy and reach of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense – including how we might see Paine as an influe ...  Show more

In 'Eradication,' a grieving man sets off to a remote island to save the world

Adi is a man grieving the death of his young son and the end of his marriage. Following these losses, he comes across a strange job listing, which brings him to a remote island populated by non-native goats. Jonathan Miles’ new novel Eradication follows Adi’s journey as he strugg ...  Show more

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