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Latest Episodes:

Jen Craig: “Panthers and the Museum of Fire” Dec 10, 2020

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Jen Craig discusses writing “Panthers and the Museum of Fire,” a short and expansive book that feels immense, rich and complex.

Mary Ruefle: Dunce Dec 03, 2020

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Dunce, by Mary Ruefle, finds meaning everywhere.

Douglas Stuart: “Shuggie Bain” Nov 26, 2020

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Douglas Stuart’s “Shuggie Bain” is not a book to miss.

Charles Baxter: 'The Sun Collective' Nov 19, 2020

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The eerie realism of Charles Baxter reaches an apotheosis in his new novel, “The Sun Collective.”

Nicole Krauss: 'To Be a Man' Nov 12, 2020

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Nicole Krauss speaks about subconscious magic and realism combining through the art of writing, and her new book of short stories, “To Be a Man.”

Mauro Javier Cárdenas: “Aphasia” Nov 05, 2020

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Mauro Javier Cárdenas discusses reimagining narrative possibilities with his new book, “Aphasia."

Douglas Stuart: “Shuggie Bain” Oct 29, 2020

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Douglas Stuart’s “Shuggie Bain” is not a book to miss.

Charles Yu: Interior Chinatown Oct 22, 2020

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Charles Yu’s "Interior Chinatown" is a contemporary novel about dealing with the difficulty of being whoever you are.

Marilynne Robinson: 'Jack' Oct 15, 2020

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Marilynne Robinson’s “Jack” is a book that Bookworms have been eager to read: the fourth volume of her multi-award-winning Gilead novels.

Walter Mosley: “The Awkward Black Man” Oct 08, 2020

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Walter Mosley’s “The Awkward Black Man” is a new book of short stories that brings readers into the middle of the experience of people today.