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The young boy in Pete Dexter's new novel, Spooner, bears a striking resemblance to the author himself. But Dexter insists that he hasn't written a memoir, only a novel with "a lot happier ending than life was."

Ambroise Vollard played a key role in discovering and selling the works of Cezanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Picasso and others. A new exhibit in New York tells the story of the influential dealer who brought some of the world's greatest artists to light.

It's the time of the year again when we're thinking about what gifts we might give to our family and friends. To our book guide Alan Cheuse, of course, "gift" means "books." Here are some of his recommendations.

Novelist Kate Christensen likens Janet Evanovich's One for the Money to the literary equivalent of french fries or Twinkies. But when a craving hits, sometimes comfort reading is the only thing that satisfies.

Composer Allen Shawn lives a phobic life. He doesn't like heights, bridges, tunnels, subways, elevators, open spaces or closed spaces. "The degree of my self-preoccupation is appalling," he writes in a new book.

In Connecticut, the birth of what's thought to be a rare white bison is drawing Native Americans to a sacred ceremony. But in Texas, no one has yet been arrested in the May killing of another such animal and there's anger over the pace of the investigation.

LGBTQ History Month celebrates 31 days of education and recognition of the LGBTQ civil rights movement. A school board in Miami voted against the month-long observance, after approving it last year.

Grammy-winning, rapper, producer and actor Coolio has died. He was best-known for hits "Fantastic Voyage" and "Gangsta's Paradise."

Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor Coolio has died at age 59. He was best-known for hits "Fantastic Voyage" and "Gangsta's Paradise."

The Pentagon says the defense secretary asked for Spencer's resignation after "losing trust and confidence in him." Spencer said President Trump deserved a Navy chief "who is aligned with his views."