
Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||

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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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Readers and ideas intersections fuel this show, which centers conversations with literary authors, historians, and thought leaders. Across recent episodes, expect deep dives into craft, publishing, and the cultural forces shaping storytelling—from ageism and representation in publishing to the ethics of biographical fiction, immigrant experiences, and the evolving boundaries of romance and genre. Guests are typically renowned or emerging writers, scholars, and critics who offer rigorous analysis, personal storytelling, and practical insight into writing, research, and the publishing industry. A standout quality is the program's blend of long-form, thoughtful interviews with timely themes and a clear emphasis on literature's social and cultu... more
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