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Go Set a Watchman

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Arts Feb 19

Harper Lee, author of American classic ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ dead at 89

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Arts Jul 13

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How Harper Lee’s alternative take on Atticus Finch may resonate with readers

Harper Lee’s newly published novel "Go Set a Watchman" offers a dramatically different tone and take on the character Atticus Finch from her beloved work "To Kill a Mockingbird." Jeffrey Brown talks to former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey and…

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Arts Jul 13

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Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set a Watchman’ offers surprising shift

The first surprise was the manuscript itself: an unpublished novel by Harper Lee that predated "To Kill a Mockingbird." The existence and subsequent publication of "Go Set a Watchman" has spurred huge national interest, as well as record book orders.

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Arts Jul 11

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‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ sequel reveals dark side of Atticus Finch

After months of anticipation, Harper Lee’s second novel, “Go Set A Watchman” will be released on Tuesday. The book takes place 20 years after the events of “To Kill A Mockingbird.” But early reviews reveal that the story takes an…

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Arts Jul 10

First chapter of Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set a Watchman’ released

“Since Atlanta, she had looked out the dining-car window with a delight almost physical.” So begins Pulitzer Prize-winner Harper Lee’s new book, “Go Set a Watchman”. The first chapter of the highly anticipated novel was released Friday.

By Larisa Epatko

Mar 25

HarperCollins reveals the cover of Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set a Watchman’

By Joshua Barajas

On Wednesday, Publisher HarperCollins released the cover of Harper Lee's second novel, "Go Set a Watchman," slated for release this summer.

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Feb 03

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For Harper Lee fans, great excitement for the book that came before ‘Mockingbird’

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After publishing her classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" in 1960, Pulitzer Prize-winner Harper Lee has never published another one. Now, more than a half-century later, a book she wrote in the 1950s will see the light of day. Jeffrey…

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