
Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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When it comes to megaliths — massive stones set in place by prehistoric people — Americans are probably most familiar with Stonehenge. But the U.K.’s landscape is punctuated with thousands of these majestic stones. Some are set in circles, others in ... more
Daniyal Mueenuddin grew up in two vastly different worlds. As a child, he lived with his paternal relatives in Lahore, Pakistan. As a teenager, he spent summers on his maternal family’s farm in Elroy, Wis.
A product of both of those worlds, Mueenud... more
Rock climbing is risky. But so is life. And friendship. And following your dreams. Nothing is promised. Success is not assured.
In Gabriel Tallent’s new novel, “Crux,” two 17-year-old best friends are facing down those fears as they climb self-desc... more
When Tracy K. Smith was named U.S. Poet Laureate in 2017, the country was in a fragile place.
In her new book, Smith writes that, by then, “we’d come to find ourselves in a climate of language — I’d call it a national vocabulary — grounded in fear,... more
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I miss Kerri Miller’s regular show, but this is excellent as well.
I miss hearing Kerri Miller more often. And Tom Weber too. I do like Angela Davis’ show but also miss the former hosts.
I started listening to Kerri when I first moved to North Dakota in 2006. I continued to do so for all of my 10 years in the USA. When I retired back to Australia in 2016 I had to take Kerri with me. She is a consummate broadcaster. An amazingly beautiful voice with a wonderful intelligence. Essential listening and an ornament to public broadcasting.
Thanks so much for the insightful questions and conversation which are based on the perceptions of well read and thoughtful readers
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This podcast provides a space where literature and profound conversations intersect, focusing on relationships between authors and their works. It frequently engages in discussions that explore diverse themes like personal growth, identity, and societal challenges through the lens of literature, enabling listeners to reflect on deeper emotional truths. Episodes feature authors who share their personal narratives, with an emphasis on the intersection of their life experiences and their writings, creating a rich dialogue that goes beyond just book promotion to foster introspection and understanding of critical issues facing society today.
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2. Gabriel Tallent
3. Tracy K. Smith
4. Maya Shankar
5. Xiaolu Guo
6. Christine Kuehn
7. Dr. Ben Rein
8. Jen Hatmaker
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