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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 545 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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In this episode of The Archive Project, we feature poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong from Portland Arts & Lectures in January 2022. Hong became nationally famous in the spring of 2020 for her essay collection Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoni... more
This week features a conversation on humor in fiction featuring two masters of the genre: Kristen Arnett, author of Mostly Dead Thingas and, most recently, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One, the story of a lesbian clown navigating life, love, and art ... more
Portland Book Festival has been a proud partner of the National Book Foundation Presents program for many years now, and at the 2025 festival we featured a program called “The Cost of Hope,” moderated by National Book Foundation executive director Ru... more
Colm Tóibín is the author of eleven novels, three short story collections and several works of nonfiction. He has written countless articles, plays, an opera libretto and a collection of poetry, and been a finalist for the Booker Prize multiple times... more
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Very interesting writers, a lot of them very famous, very relevant episodes. I hope, this series never ends.
I love these podcasts. It is beautiful to hear the voices and ideas of these great thinkers and writers. It is the most satisfying talk program for me.
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This podcast features a collection of insightful talks from a diverse range of prominent writers, highlighting both contemporary and classic literary voices. Episodes often cover profound themes such as identity, memory, and social justice, drawing connections between personal narratives and larger societal issues. Unique in its approach, the podcast integrates discussions on literary craft with broader cultural conversations, making it an enriching experience for both literary enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Recent episodes showcase conversations that reflect on the legacies of significant authors, address contemporary literary trends, and explore the intersections of literature with politics, personal history, and community healin... more
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