On the Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, episode of The Excerpt podcast: From AI thrillers to found-family favorites, 2025 gave us stories that hit hard. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy joins The Excerpt ...

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Let's be honest. The phrase "I hate reading" doesn't mean someone hates stories or ideas. It usually means they've been traumatized by dusty classics in high school or picked up the wrong book at the ...

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Robin Dauma is the owner of Blue Apple Books on Main Street in Madison. Additionally, Dauma owns and operates the South & Pine home and gift store nextdoor.

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