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Novels by Barbara Kingsolver and Daniel Mason excavate history for new meanings

NPR's Book of the Day

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The Apple Obsession

A character's obsession with apples leads him on a journey to find his own orchard, where he discovers a unique apple tree with a historical connection. The chapter explores the significance of apples, different storytelling perspectives, and hints at a true crime story later in the book.

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