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Neuroscientist Daniel J Levitin and “A Field Guide to Lies”

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:54

“An increasing number of people under the age of 25 get all their news, not just some of it, from Facebook.” The author points out that we are bombarded with more information each day than our brains can process—especially in election season. And then goes on to explain what we can do to sort it all out.

Levitin_bk_jkt_small “An increasing number of people under the age of 25 get all their news, not just some of it, from Facebook.” The author points out that we are bombarded with more information each day than our brains can process—especially in election season. And then goes on to explain what we can do to sort it all out.

Ohio novelist Donald Ray Pollock and "The Heavenly Table"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:53

In Don’s third book it’s 1917 and the three Jewett brothers—Cane, Cob and Chimney—set off from their rural southern home for a life of crime. The author’s atmospheric sometimes violent books are often compared to the best of southern gothic novels.

Pollock_bk_jkt_best_small In Don’s third book it’s 1917 and the three Jewett brothers—Cane, Cob and Chimney—set off from their rural southern home for a life of crime. The author’s atmospheric sometimes violent books are often compared to the best of southern gothic novels.

Joseph Kanon and "Leaving Berlin"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:58

Author of seven post-World War II novels, Joe Kanon takes us back to Berlin, a once grand city now 80% destroyed in the late 1940s. In this book espionage, like the black market, is a fact of life. His previous title, "Istanbul Passage" was labeled a “fast-moving thinking man’s thriller” by The Wall Street Journal. Among his other books are "The Good German" and "Stardust." Book Talk

Joe_kanon_prx__small Author of seven post-World War II novels, Joe Kanon takes us back to Berlin, a once grand city now 80% destroyed in the late 1940s. In this book espionage, like the black market, is a fact of life. His previous title, "Istanbul Passage" was labeled a “fast-moving thinking man’s thriller” by The Wall Street Journal. Among his other books are "The Good German" and "Stardust." Book Talk

What the Prez Reads Every Day: Author Eli Saslow

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:01

Eli, a staff reporter for The Washington Post and author of “Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President,” chronicles the personal stories of people who wrote to President Obama and received a reply. They each represent 10 current issues from America's wars and the economy to immigration and civil unions. Every day President Obama reads ten representative letters among the thousands he receives. Reflecting the tone and tenor of the times, he reads as many letters addressed “Dear Jackass” as “Dear Mr. President.”

20_-_saslow10letters_small Eli, a staff reporter for The Washington Post and author of “Ten Letters: The Stories Americans Tell Their President,” chronicles the personal stories of people who wrote to President Obama and received a reply. They each represent 10 current issues from America's wars and the economy to immigration and civil unions. Every day President Obama reads ten representative letters among the thousands he receives. Reflecting the tone and tenor of the times, he reads as many letters addressed “Dear Jackass” as “Dear Mr. President.”

The Voice of Sports: Author Frank Deford

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:04

Frank has a 50-year sports writing career dating back to the beginnings of Sports Illustrated, and his NPR program, Sweetness and Light, has aired since the 1980s. This memoir, "Over Time," is a treasure for sports fans as well as the rest of us, He describes what the biggest change in sports has been since he started, among other topics. Book Talk

Deford2_small Frank has a 50-year sports writing career dating back to the beginnings of Sports Illustrated, and his NPR program, Sweetness and Light, has aired since the 1980s. This memoir, "Over Time," is a treasure for sports fans as well as the rest of us, He describes what the biggest change in sports has been since he started, among other topics. Book Talk

Author Alexander McCall Smith and The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:56

“The Handsome Man’s De Luxe Café” is the 15th installment in this series. Mma Ramotswe needs all of her problem solving talents to help her friend and colleague, Grace Makutsi, who is starting a new restaurant, a job way more complex than she ever imagined. These books feature Precious Ramotswe, a woman detective in Botswana, a country in southern Africa that the author has long admired. http://www.alexandermccallsmith.co.uk

9781408704332_small “The Handsome Man’s De Luxe Café” is the 15th installment in this series. Mma Ramotswe needs all of her problem solving talents to help her friend and colleague, Grace Makutsi, who is starting a new restaurant, a job way more complex than she ever imagined. These books feature Precious Ramotswe, a woman detective in Botswana, a country in southern Africa that the author has long admired. http://www.alexandermccallsmith.co.uk

Author Jenny Bowen, “Wish You Happy Forever"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:53

Though she identifies herself as just an ordinary person with a dream, au contraire, Jenny’s accomplishments are stunning. She is an American who has imported to China, with the cooperation and assistance of its government, a whole new way to treat the hundreds of thousands of children who live in that nation’s orphanages. A former screenwriter and independent filmmaker, she started Half the Sky Foundation in 1998 in order to give something back to her adopted daughters’ home country and to the many children then languishing behind institutional walls. Book Talk

Bowen_wishyouhappy_cover_final_small Though she identifies herself as just an ordinary person with a dream, au contraire, Jenny’s accomplishments are stunning. She is an American who has imported to China, with the cooperation and assistance of its government, a whole new way to treat the hundreds of thousands of children who live in that nation’s orphanages. A former screenwriter and independent filmmaker, she started Half the Sky Foundation in 1998 in order to give something back to her adopted daughters’ home country and to the many children then languishing behind institutional walls. Book Talk

Behavioral biologist Karen Pryor, the scientist who brings out the best in dogs

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:59

Karen's latest book is “Reaching the Animal Mind.” Having started out as the world’s foremost dolphin trainer, Pryor is responsible for developing clicker training—an all-positive, safe, effective way to modify and shape animal behavior. Through her books, classes and presentations around the world, she has changed the lives of millions of animals. Listen in to her story about training a dog she had just met to appear with her on a national tv show and some of the challenges of her work with zoos. Among her other bestselling books are “Don’t Shoot the Dog” and “Nursing Your Baby.” Book Talk

Images-5_small Karen's latest book is “Reaching the Animal Mind.” Having started out as the world’s foremost dolphin trainer, Pryor is responsible for developing clicker training—an all-positive, safe, effective way to modify and shape animal behavior. Through her books, classes and presentations around the world, she has changed the lives of millions of animals. Listen in to her story about training a dog she had just met to appear with her on a national tv show and some of the challenges of her work with zoos. Among her other bestselling books are “Don’t Shoot the Dog” and “Nursing Your Baby.” Book Talk

Climate Change Activist Al Gore and "The Future"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:43

Former US Vice President Al Gore is perhaps the best known poster boy for climate change. Both a winner of a Nobel prize along with an Oscar, he talks about global trends in his book, "The Future, Six Drivers of Global Change." He also details his day job now and what the first thing is that he would do if he was in charge of the world. http://www.algore.com.
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1_-_gore2_small Former US Vice President Al Gore is perhaps the best known poster boy for climate change. Both a winner of a Nobel prize along with an Oscar, he talks about global trends in his book, "The Future, Six Drivers of Global Change." He also details his day job now and what the first thing is that he would do if he was in charge of the world. http://www.algore.com. Book Talk

Thriller writer Linda Stasi and "The Sixth Station"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:02

Linda’s debut novel is an irreverent religious thriller with lots of controversy that touches on the Vatican, history books and international politics. Fast paced, it begins on the streets of New York City where the tumultuous trial of Demiel ben Yusef, a famous man—is he a terrorist or a miracle worker?—is just beginning. The book’s main character is cynical Manhattan reporter Alessandra Russo, bossy sassy yet determined. Her creator, Linda Stasi, is an agnostic New York City tabloid reporter who explains in the interview why in the world she would write a book in the vein of "The Da Vinci Code." www.thesixthstation.com

6thstation_small Linda’s debut novel is an irreverent religious thriller with lots of controversy that touches on the Vatican, history books and international politics. Fast paced, it begins on the streets of New York City where the tumultuous trial of Demiel ben Yusef, a famous man—is he a terrorist or a miracle worker?—is just beginning. The book’s main character is cynical Manhattan reporter Alessandra Russo, bossy sassy yet determined. Her creator, Linda Stasi, is an agnostic New York City tabloid reporter who explains in the interview why in the world she would write a book in the vein of "The Da Vinci Code." www.thesixthstation.com

Author Madeleine Albright: "Prague Winter," a memoir

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:55

Madeleine Albright is a former US Secretary of State and the first woman to hold that position. In an interview shortly before the 2012 election, she reminisces about her early days in Czechoslovakia. She goes on to describe a family secret that she didn’t discover until she was age 59 and with characteristic candor, she explains why the next chapter of life is the best.

Madalbright_small Madeleine Albright is a former US Secretary of State and the first woman to hold that position. In an interview shortly before the 2012 election, she reminisces about her early days in Czechoslovakia. She goes on to describe a family secret that she didn’t discover until she was age 59 and with characteristic candor, she explains why the next chapter of life is the best.

Author Alexandra Fuller and "Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:02

In her first memoir, “Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood,” British-born Alexandra introduced us to her family and her early years during an African civil war. Several books later, her family's African saga continues. Book talk

Cocktail_hour_under_the_tree_of_forgetfulness_small In her first memoir, “Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood,” British-born Alexandra introduced us to her family and her early years during an African civil war. Several books later, her family's African saga continues. Book talk

Author Philip Connors and "Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:54

A small-town farm boy turned big-city journalist, Phil chucked his staff job at the Wall Street Journal to spend his summers in a 7-foot-by-7-foot tower in the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico. His job is to look for the first wisp of smoke that means a wildfire has started in this most fire-prone region of the US. For nearly half the year, Phil and his dog live off the grid, connected only by two-way radio to the outside world, except for their five-mile hikes into town every 10 days.

Fire_season_paperback_small A small-town farm boy turned big-city journalist, Phil chucked his staff job at the Wall Street Journal to spend his summers in a 7-foot-by-7-foot tower in the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico. His job is to look for the first wisp of smoke that means a wildfire has started in this most fire-prone region of the US. For nearly half the year, Phil and his dog live off the grid, connected only by two-way radio to the outside world, except for their five-mile hikes into town every 10 days.

Afropolitan Taiye Selasi and "Ghana Must Go"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:56

This debut novel opens up in west Africa with a death and is a portrait of a modern family. Listen in for Taiye’s timely comments on the biggest misunderstandings Americans have about Africans and vice versa.

Taiye-selasi_kgnu_george_small This debut novel opens up in west Africa with a death and is a portrait of a modern family. Listen in for Taiye’s timely comments on the biggest misunderstandings Americans have about Africans and vice versa.

Author Michael Pollan and "Cooked"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:59

Food guy Michael Pollan’s new book is “Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation.” He is a personable, well-spoken walking encyclopedia of American agricultural practices – the good and the bad. Known for popularizing the notion of eating local, he explains why it’s important to know where your food is coming from and why cooking causes transformation on so many levels. Some of Michael’s other titles include “Botany of Desire” and “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.”

24_-_pollan_small Food guy Michael Pollan’s new book is “Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation.” He is a personable, well-spoken walking encyclopedia of American agricultural practices – the good and the bad. Known for popularizing the notion of eating local, he explains why it’s important to know where your food is coming from and why cooking causes transformation on so many levels. Some of Michael’s other titles include “Botany of Desire” and “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.”

Author Adam Johnson, an American obsessed with North Korea

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:04

In “The Orphan Master’s Son,” this Stanford University creative writing teacher introduces us to the people of modern-day North Korea. Johnson spent several years researching the book, his third, reading historical accounts and propaganda about the isolated country.

Images_small In “The Orphan Master’s Son,” this Stanford University creative writing teacher introduces us to the people of modern-day North Korea. Johnson spent several years researching the book, his third, reading historical accounts and propaganda about the isolated country.

Author Doris Kearns Goodwin, a biographer of presidents

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:00

In “Bully Pulpit” Doris focuses on the friendship and eventual falling out of Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft while describing the dynamic history of the first decade of the 20th century. The title refers to Roosevelt’s power of persuasion and his ability to work closely with the press – a presidential first. Book Talk

Images-4_small In “Bully Pulpit” Doris focuses on the friendship and eventual falling out of Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft while describing the dynamic history of the first decade of the 20th century. The title refers to Roosevelt’s power of persuasion and his ability to work closely with the press – a presidential first. Book Talk

Crime novelist Neely Tucker and "The Ways of the Dead"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:53

This first in a new mystery series is written by a veteran Washington Post reporter and is based on a true crime, the Princeton Place Murders, that occurred in the nation’s capital in the 1990s. This happened before smartphones and social media were the sources of daily news, back when the daily newspaper was still king.

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Author Katy Butler and “Knocking on Heaven’s Door”

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 10:00

In this enlightening memoir about her parents’ deaths, the author lays out some of the difficulties in having the so-called good death when teamed with our 21st century medical system. Although survey results say we want to die at home, for example, actually 20 percent of us die in hospital intensive care units. Having a living will doesn’t mean you won’t get the unwanted tube down your throat. And if there is blame in all this, there’s plenty to go around--including ours.

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Ohio novelist Donald Ray Pollock and "The Heavenly Table"

From Diana Korte | Part of the Booktalk series | 09:53

In Don’s third book it’s 1917 and the three Jewett brothers—Cane, Cob and Chimney—set off from their rural southern home for a life of crime. The author’s atmospheric sometimes violent books are often compared to the best of southern gothic novels.

Pollock_bk_jkt_best_small In Don’s third book it’s 1917 and the three Jewett brothers—Cane, Cob and Chimney—set off from their rural southern home for a life of crime. The author’s atmospheric sometimes violent books are often compared to the best of southern gothic novels.