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A RISD professor’s fascinating discovery about a former slave

If you’re looking for a fascinating (and true) story about life as a slave, Rhode Island School of Design professor Jonathan Schroeder recently discovered one — and it’s well worth your time.

Fauci’s memoir reveals clashes with Trump, other private moments

The call from president Trump arrived Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 2020, two days before Election Day, when voters would decide whether Trump or Biden would occupy the White House.

Black culture and creativity take center stage at Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival

The festival kicks off Tuesday evening with an event honoring civic and business leaders who have supported Embrace Boston. It continues with an assortment of panel discussions on Thursday and Friday, closing with an afternoon block party at Roxbury Community College.

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📚 Your favorite Rhode Island bookstores

Since it's officially beach (or pool) season, we asked Rhode Map readers this week to share some of their favorite bookstores in the state. No one will blame you if you just skip the beach traffic and stay at the store. Here’s a quick guide.

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‘Code Dependent’ dives into AI’s harms

Madhumita Murgia reporting on the real people behind the screen.

A geek’s guide to Fan Expo Boston: See Marisa Tomei and other stars, party with cosplayers, plus more nerdy fun

Calling all cosplayers, otakus, Trekkies, and fans of all kind: get ready to geek out this weekend because Fan Expo Boston is back.

New England Literary News

A new volume on home design, a poetry festival in Vermont, and a bookish Juneteenth in Cambridge

A weekly roundup of bookish dispatches from around the region, including news of fresh releases and a bookseller recommendation.

BOOKS

Local bestsellers for the week ended June 9

Based on reporting from the independent booksellers of the New England Independent Booksellers Association and IndieBound.