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Charles Baxter and the 'Hidden Bookshelf'

Charles Baxter takes us through the pleasure of discovering books for what might be called the "hidden bookshelf."

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By Michael Silverblatt • Apr 9, 2015 • 29m Listen

Charles Baxter takes us through the pleasure of discovering books for what might be called the "hidden bookshelf." He advocates rummaging through the libraries, the book sales, for those treasures -- be they forgotten or contemporary -- that should be re-opened and internalized.

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    Michael Silverblatt

    host, 'Bookworm'

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    Connie Alvarez

    Former Communications Director

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    Bookworm Collaborator

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