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Food and Wine Books in the News
From: The Book Report
Series: The Book Report
Caption: Elaine Charles, Credit: Former Library of Congress and Miami Herald staffer
A spread of new books about food: from evil sugar to wonderful wine.

  • Added: Apr 04, 2014
  • Length: 54:10
Author Amy Tan and “The Valley of Amazement”
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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This Chinese-American novelist, perhaps best known for her book, "Joy Luck Club," takes readers to Shanghai and its International Settlement where ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Dec 19, 2013
  • Length: 10:04
  • Purchases: 1
Mr. Bidderoe's Mission
From: William Cook
Series: Family Theater
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Mr. Bidderoe's Mission

  • Added: Oct 23, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
Culturology: Minnesota Author Peter Geye talks to Heidi Holtan in this Real Good Words interview
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: Author: Peter Geye
Minnesota author Peter Geye's newest book is called "The Lighthouse Road." Around the turn of the last century Thea Eide left Norway for America, s...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KSRQ, and KVSC


  • Added: Aug 05, 2013
  • Length: 18:40
  • Purchases: 3
An Interview with Russell Rowland
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Russell Rowland talks about and reads from his novel, 'High and Inside,' in which an alcoholic baseball player moves from Bost...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KSJD


  • Added: Jun 11, 2013
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 3
Culturology: A Real Good Words Interview between William Kent Krueger and Heidi Holtan About "Ordinary Grace," Krueger's Latest Novel.
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: "Ordinary Grace" by Willian Kent Krueger
In this Real Good Words interview Heidi Holtan talks with William Kent Krueger about his latest novel, "Ordinary Grace." "Ordinary Grace" is a depa...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: May 13, 2013
  • Length: 14:54
  • Purchases: 2
Afropolitan Taiye Selasi and "Ghana Must Go"
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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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 m...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: May 03, 2013
  • Length: 09:56
  • Purchases: 1
Author Siobhan Fallon and “You Know When the Men Are Gone”
From: Diana Korte
Series: Booktalk
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Siobhan’s debut collection of short stories is that most unusual of war books. It's not about the battlefields. Most of the stories take place at F...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Mar 16, 2013
  • Length: 10:05
  • Purchases: 1
Marjorie Smith, author of Making Up Amelia
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Marjorie Smith talks about and reads from her novel, Making Up Amelia, which is set in Guam, Saipan, and San Francisco

Bought by KSJD, Spokane Public Radio, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Feb 14, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
Culturology: Dan Sinykin reviews "It's Fine By Be" from Per Petterson. Published by Graywolf Press.
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: "It's Fine By Me" by Per Petterson
Dan Sinykin very cleanly illuminates the strength and appeal of this new novel from published by Graywolf Press and written by Per Petterson called...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 14, 2013
  • Length: 04:08
  • Purchases: 2
Marcel Jolley, author of PRIORS
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Marcel Jolley talks with TWQ producer Chérie Newman about first-person narrators in his story collection, PRIORS, and about re...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 21, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Culturology: "Headaches Can Be Murder" - Authors Marilyn Rausch and Mary Conlon talk to Heidi Holtan in a Real Good Words interview.
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Culturology
Caption: "Headaches Can Be Murder" by Marilyn Rausch and Mary Conlon
These two authors that met in a writing class at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis talk to Heidi Holtan about their new mystery thriller nove...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KVSC


  • Added: Dec 04, 2012
  • Length: 18:48
  • Purchases: 2
Jess Walter, author of 'Beautiful Ruins'
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Jess Walter talks about and reads from his latest novel, 'Beautiful Ruins.' He also defines the mosaic novel and talks about p...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 03, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 2
Jonathan Evison, author of 'West of Here'
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program Janathan Evison talks about and reads from his epic novel 'West of Here' with TWQ producer Chérie Newman. Their conversation al...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 12, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Neil McMahon, author of 'L.A. Mental'
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Neil McMahon’s riveting new thriller, L.A. MENTAL is a mind-bending blend of nano-tech paranoia and classic murder mystery, set in a city on the ed...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 05, 2011
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Wrinkles Episode Three "Mockery" and "Let Grandma Take Care of It"
From: Joan Chandler
Series: Mishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles
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A youngster mocks a disabled elder; When their daughter needs money for school her drunken parents sluff off their responsibilities onto grandmoth...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2011
  • Length: 10:32
Wrinkles Episode Five "Your Money, My Money, Our Money" and "Locked Away"
From: Joan Chandler
Series: Mishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles
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A man steals his elderly alcoholic father's money and bank cards. Another man neglects his mother's spiritual well-being, forcing confinement and ...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2011
  • Length: 08:16
"Wrinkles" Episode Two "The Golden Roof"
From: Joan Chandler
Series: Mishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles
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Scams: A widow is cheated through a scam and no one can give her recompense or guidance.

  • Added: Aug 03, 2011
  • Length: 11:42
Craig Johnson: Junkyard Dogs
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Craig Johnson talks about JUNKYARD DOGS, the sixth book in his Walt Longmire mystery series. He also reads a few pages and tel...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 16, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Samuel Ligon
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Samuel Ligon is the author of DRIFT AND SWERVE, a collection of stories (2009), and SAFE IN HEAVEN DEAD, a novel (2003).

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
Mark Spragg
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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During this program, Mark Spragg talks about and reads from his third novel, BONEFIRE.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: May 04, 2010
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Headbanging
From: Alaska Teen Media Institute
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The dance craze thats taking the globe by storm! ATMI Reporter Max Jungreis's fictional look at headbanging's origins and risks.

Bought by KSFR


  • Added: Nov 02, 2009
  • Length: 02:30
  • Purchases: 1
Magda Apanowicz
From: Tony Tellado
Series: Best Of Sci-Fi Talk
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Magda Apanowicz

  • Added: Jun 15, 2009
  • Length: 31:01
Rocket Ride Books
From: Tony Tellado
Series: Best Of Sci-Fi Talk
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A conversation with founder Anthony Rotolo

  • Added: Jun 15, 2009
  • Length: 24:44
Jaime Bamber
From: Tony Tellado
Series: Best Of Sci-Fi Talk
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Jamie talked about the season three finale before it aired that Sunday night. He also hints about a fifth cylon.

  • Added: Apr 03, 2009
  • Length: 18:35