Host Robyn Shanti speaks with writer Barry Spector about his book, Madness at
the Gates of the City: The Myth of American Innocence The book is a
rumination on our society, reaching back into Greek mythology to illuminate
the world today. Spector blends literature, hist...
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Host Jay Thiemeyer interviews Michael Stanley, author of "Death of the
Mantis: A Detective Kubu Mystery".
In the southern Kalahari area of Botswana—an arid landscape of legends
that speak of lost cities, hidden wealth, and ancient gods—a fractious
ranger named Monzo is...
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Host Jim Schumock speaks with spiritual teacher Gangaji about her new book
"Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story."
Gangaji, who was born Antoinette (Toni) Roberson Varner, was given the name
Gangaji by her teacher Sri H. W. L. Poonja in 1990. Before th...
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A podcast of Between the Covers with host Suzanne LaGrande, broadcast on
November 10, 201. Suzanne LaGrande interviews award-winning poet and
translator Jane Hirshfield. Ms. Hirshfield is the author of seven
collections of poetry, including After (HarperCollins, 2006); ...
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Host David Naimon interviews debut novelist Justin Torres. His book, We the
Animals, has been heralded for its beautiful, concentrated prose. NPR likened
it to a diamond, brilliant and brilliantly compressed. Esquire magazine
called it a "knock to the head that will le...
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Wordstock 2011: Some Writers You Should Know
October in Portland is host to Wordstock, the Northwest's largest annual
festival of books, writers and storytelling. Host Suzanne LaGrande interview
some of the writers featured at this year's festival, including:
Ismet Pr...
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The guest is Bill Adler, author of "The Man Who Never Died: The Life, Times,
and Legacy of Joe Hill, American Labor Icon."
In 1914, Joe Hill was convicted of murder in Utah and sentenced to death by
firing squad, igniting international controversy. Many believed Hill was ...
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Host Kathleen Stephenson speaks with award-winning author Diana Abu-Jaber
about her new book Birds of Paradise, a multilayered novel about a family
that comes apart at the seams and finds its way together again. A family is
haunted by the disappearance of a daughter who ...
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Lyn Moelich interviews Karl Friedrich about his novel "Wings" a novel of WW2
Flygirls
"Wings: A Novel of World War II Flygirls" is based on the true story of the
women, fresh from the 1930's depression era with an opportunity to be
pilots, dealing with 1940 style "wha...
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Poet, editor and bookseller David Abel works across disciplines in
performance, film, theater, and intermedia projects. He was a founding member
of the and Four Wall Cinema (the precursor to Cinema Project). Since moving
to Portland in 1997, he has been active in organ...
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