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Charles Belknap held a lot of titles in his 82 years, all of which helped him shape the young city of Grand Rapids.

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If you're a fan of War of the Worlds, you need to track down the wild, unauthorized sci-fi sequel centered on Thomas Edison.

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The Library of Congress (LOC) just announced which authors and books are going to be featured at their 2026 National Book ...