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Students at St. Mary's College of Maryland are starting an impromptu semester at sea — sort of. They were relocated to the 300-foot Sea Voyager docked just off campus after mold spores were discovered in two dorms. But for those expecting chocolate fountains or an open bar, think again.

Lauren Groff sets her new story collection in what she calls the "sunniest and strangest of states." Critic Maureen Corrigan says the tales are "brooding, inventive — and often moving."

Gregory Maguire, of Wicked fame, has written a kind of parallel narrative to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. This story focuses on Ada, a friend who knows Alice needs help getting home.

Dennis Lehane's latest novel moves from the modern Boston of books like Mystic River to Prohibition-era Florida. Reviewer Jennifer Reese says the story is weighed down by too much lovingly researched period detail, and not enough attention to character development.

Dennis Lehane's latest novel moves from the modern Boston of books like Mystic River to Prohibition-era Florida. Reviewer Jennifer Reese says the story is weighed down by too much lovingly researched period detail, and not enough attention to character development.

From the ultimate Olympic reference book to an account of the last London Games, bibliophile cabbie Will Grozier recommends books that put both the 2012 Games and their host city in context.

If you think quilting's just about alphabet blocks and pastel florals, think again. Author Tracy Chevalier recommends three books that showcase kick-butt quilters and the darker side of stitchery.

A scientist conducting a survey of elephants in Botswana found the carcasses of 87 elephants killed by poachers. The discovery points to a crisis in what is considered an elephant sanctuary in Africa.

Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. He was best known for an island escapism brand of music and the song "Margaritaville."

In his first interview with Terry Gross, Obama talks about what he misses most about being president and reflects on the turmoil of the Trump White House. Obama's new memoir is A Promised Land.