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Steve Bertrand on Books

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Peter Ash
Bob Dylan
Burn Down Master's House
Brad Meltzer
The Viper
Reading
Associated Press
Victorian England
99 Ways To Die
The Gray Man
Colm Tóibín
LGBTQ
The Feather Wars
Chicago
Mercy Hill
Charles Lenox
Catholic Church
The Hidden City
Betsy Tacey
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Steve Bertrand on Books focuses on the latest in the world of books, featuring interviews with the top authors of the day and more.

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Hannah Thurman
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Hannah Thurman
Charlie Schutt
A former Catholic priest and author of A True Story of a Catholic Priest, Why I Got In, Why I Got Out, and What I Learned Through It All
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Charlie Schutt
James H. McCommons
Author of The Feather Wars
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: James H. McCommons
Clay Cane
Author of Burn Down Master's House
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Clay Cane
Michael Glover Smith
Filmmaker and author of Bob Dylan as Filmmaker, No Time to Think
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Michael Glover Smith
Tana French
Irish author of the Cal Hooper series
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Tana French
Colm Tóibín
Irish author and novelist
Author of The News from Dublin and other works
Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Colm Tóibín
Nick Petrie
Author of the Peter Ash series
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Nick Petrie
Mark Greaney
Author of The Gray Man series, co-writer on Tom Clancy projects
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Episode: Steve Bertrand on Books: Mark Greaney and Adam al-Sirgany

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Tana French podcast

    I have read all of Tana French’s books. It was great to hear your interview and get to know the author.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigwalleye
    United States2 months ago
  • Great interviews

    I appreciate you finding these great authors. I look forward to reading many books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Nagel
    United States3 months ago
  • Glad to hear Steve

    Have always enjoyed hearing Steve interview authors. Look forward to reading books that Steve reviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cfeman
    United States4 months ago

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#246
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Steve Bertrand on Books: James H. McCommons
Q: Who was Guy Bradley and why is his story significant?
Bradley was a former plume hunter turned game warden who tried to protect rookeries; his murder by a neighbor highlighted the violent conflict between industry and conservation and helped galvanize support for wildlife protection laws.
Steve Bertrand on Books: James H. McCommons
Q: How did the shift in fashion influence conservation movements?
As feather hats became less fashionable and influential groups like the Audubon Society grew, there was increasing public pressure and legal reform to protect birds, aided by the diffusion of knowledge about birds and the emergence of bird wardens.
Steve Bertrand on Books: James H. McCommons
Q: What sparked the dramatic decline of passenger pigeons and other birds in the late 19th century?
Industrialized hunting for markets and the demand for feathers in fashion led to rapid, large-scale slaughter; people packed birds into trains and shipped millions to cities for consumption and hat-making, causing species to vanish from large swaths of North America.
Steve Bertrand on Books: Michael Glover Smith
Q: What was Dylan's stance on being misunderstood and how did that affect his work?
Dylan embraced the possibility of misunderstanding as a by-product of his art, rather than avoiding it, which allowed him to pursue ambitious, unconventional projects regardless of short-term reception.
Steve Bertrand on Books: Michael Glover Smith
Q: Was Dylan involved in the Complete Unknown, and what was his involvement?
Dylan had script approval and discussed the project with James Mangold multiple times, even reading lines together aloud as Dylan, before stepping back from direct input.

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