http://odeo.com/channels/41449-NPR-Books-Podcast Lavel no NPR book reviews, news and author interviews -- for people who love to read. The best of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs. NPR book reviews, news and author interviews -- for people who love to read. The best of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs. NPR book reviews, news and author interviews -- for people who love to read. The best of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs. en-us 40 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:10 -0800 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:10 -0800 Literature http://odeo.com/episodes/25459695-Story-Specialists-Mad-Scientists-and-News-Satirists Stories in this episode: 1) Lynn Neary speaks with two doctors who are also fiction writers — Abraham Verghese and Terrence Holt — about the link between medicine and writing literature. 2) The work of an agency known as DARPA is the topic of a new book by tech writer Michael Belfiore. 3) Commentator Rod Dreher says Sarah Palin's new book sells her personality, not a political platform. 4) America's Finest News Source 'The Onion' has released a new book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). Stories in this episode: 1) Lynn Neary speaks with two doctors who are also fiction writers — Abraham Verghese and Terrence Holt — about the link between medicine and writing literature. 2) The work of an agency known as DARPA is the topic of a new book by tech writer Michael Belfiore. 3) Commentator Rod Dreher says Sarah Palin's new book sells her personality, not a political platform. 4) America's Finest News Source 'The Onion' has released a new book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). Stories in this episode: 1) Lynn Neary speaks with two doctors who are also fiction writers — Abraham Verghese and Terrence Holt — about the link between medicine and writing literature. 2) The work of an agency known as DARPA is the topic of a new book by tech writer Michael Belfiore. 3) Commentator Rod Dreher says Sarah Palin's new book sells her personality, not a political platform. 4) America's Finest News Source 'The Onion' has released a new book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25459695 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:10 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25396353-The-Scariest-American-Stories-And-Guilty-Pleasure-Foods Stories in this episode: 1) Food writer Nigella Lawson says one of the best ways to be warm and comfortable during winter is to indulge in rich, tasty foods that some might call guilty pleasures. 2) In his new book, 'Eating Animals,' Jonathan Safran Foer grapples with the morality of meat. 3) Author Peter Straub spent two years researching the best — and scariest — American stories. Stories in this episode: 1) Food writer Nigella Lawson says one of the best ways to be warm and comfortable during winter is to indulge in rich, tasty foods that some might call guilty pleasures. 2) In his new book, 'Eating Animals,' Jonathan Safran Foer grapples with the morality of meat. 3) Author Peter Straub spent two years researching the best — and scariest — American stories. Stories in this episode: 1) Food writer Nigella Lawson says one of the best ways to be warm and comfortable during winter is to indulge in rich, tasty foods that some might call guilty pleasures. 2) In his new book, 'Eating Animals,' Jonathan Safran Foer grapples with the morality of meat. 3) Author Peter Straub spent two years researching the best — and scariest — American stories. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25396353 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:29:24 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25356996-Wimpy-Kids-Walmart-and-the-Best-British-Writer-You-ve-Never-Heard-Of Stories: 1) Jeff Kinney's book series centers on a smart-mouthed sad sack who just can't seem to win. 2) Walmart, Amazon and Target are cutting the price of some best-selling books. 3) 'What to Expect When You're Expected' is a tongue-in-cheek take on life in utero. 4) Novelist Jane Gardam may be the best British writer you've never heard of. Stories: 1) Jeff Kinney's book series centers on a smart-mouthed sad sack who just can't seem to win. 2) Walmart, Amazon and Target are cutting the price of some best-selling books. 3) 'What to Expect When You're Expected' is a tongue-in-cheek take on life in utero. 4) Novelist Jane Gardam may be the best British writer you've never heard of. Stories: 1) Jeff Kinney's book series centers on a smart-mouthed sad sack who just can't seem to win. 2) Walmart, Amazon and Target are cutting the price of some best-selling books. 3) 'What to Expect When You're Expected' is a tongue-in-cheek take on life in utero. 4) Novelist Jane Gardam may be the best British writer you've never heard of. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356996 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:08:17 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25313139-NPR-Books-October-19-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Amy Efaw's new novel, 'After,' tells the story of a girl who tries to murder her newborn baby. 2) The Institute of Noetic Sciences president realized recently she's the heroine in Brown's new novel. 3) Jeff Kinney's latest graphic novel, 'Dog Days,' gets kids — and adults — laughing. Stories in this episode: 1) Amy Efaw's new novel, 'After,' tells the story of a girl who tries to murder her newborn baby. 2) The Institute of Noetic Sciences president realized recently she's the heroine in Brown's new novel. 3) Jeff Kinney's latest graphic novel, 'Dog Days,' gets kids — and adults — laughing. Stories in this episode: 1) Amy Efaw's new novel, 'After,' tells the story of a girl who tries to murder her newborn baby. 2) The Institute of Noetic Sciences president realized recently she's the heroine in Brown's new novel. 3) Jeff Kinney's latest graphic novel, 'Dog Days,' gets kids — and adults — laughing. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25313139 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:45:52 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25261449-NPR-Books-October-9-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Once the center of an obscenity trial, William S. Burroughs' novel 'Naked Lunch' chronicles heroin addiction. 2) Ex-Wife Of D.C. Sniper, Mildred Muhammad says the sniper wanted to kill her and divert suspicion to a crazed gunman in new memoir, 'I Was The Enemy.' 3) Dan Chaon's latest novel, 'Await Your Reply,' weaves together three separate narratives. Stories in this episode: 1) Once the center of an obscenity trial, William S. Burroughs' novel 'Naked Lunch' chronicles heroin addiction. 2) Ex-Wife Of D.C. Sniper, Mildred Muhammad says the sniper wanted to kill her and divert suspicion to a crazed gunman in new memoir, 'I Was The Enemy.' 3) Dan Chaon's latest novel, 'Await Your Reply,' weaves together three separate narratives. Stories in this episode: 1) Once the center of an obscenity trial, William S. Burroughs' novel 'Naked Lunch' chronicles heroin addiction. 2) Ex-Wife Of D.C. Sniper, Mildred Muhammad says the sniper wanted to kill her and divert suspicion to a crazed gunman in new memoir, 'I Was The Enemy.' 3) Dan Chaon's latest novel, 'Await Your Reply,' weaves together three separate narratives. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25261449 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:31:19 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25219644-NPR-Books-October-1-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Audrey Niffenegger, the author of 'The Time Traveler's Wife' says she's attracted to themes of death and dying. 2) The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo recommends four fictional takes on office life. 3) In 'Read My Pins, ' Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state reveals how she used jewelry as a diplomatic tool. Stories in this episode: 1) Audrey Niffenegger, the author of 'The Time Traveler's Wife' says she's attracted to themes of death and dying. 2) The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo recommends four fictional takes on office life. 3) In 'Read My Pins, ' Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state reveals how she used jewelry as a diplomatic tool. Stories in this episode: 1) Audrey Niffenegger, the author of 'The Time Traveler's Wife' says she's attracted to themes of death and dying. 2) The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo recommends four fictional takes on office life. 3) In 'Read My Pins, ' Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state reveals how she used jewelry as a diplomatic tool. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25219644 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:02:50 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25140351-NPR-Books-September-17-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Writer John Geiger chronicles phantom presences that lead to safety in his new book, 'The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible. 2) Jon Krakauer's latest book sheds new light on the death of NFL player turned soldier Pat Tillman. 3) In Dan Brown's new novel 'The Lost Symbol,' hero Robert Langdon uncovers esoteric mysteries even as he dismisses them. Stories in this episode: 1) Writer John Geiger chronicles phantom presences that lead to safety in his new book, 'The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible. 2) Jon Krakauer's latest book sheds new light on the death of NFL player turned soldier Pat Tillman. 3) In Dan Brown's new novel 'The Lost Symbol,' hero Robert Langdon uncovers esoteric mysteries even as he dismisses them. Stories in this episode: 1) Writer John Geiger chronicles phantom presences that lead to safety in his new book, 'The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible. 2) Jon Krakauer's latest book sheds new light on the death of NFL player turned soldier Pat Tillman. 3) In Dan Brown's new novel 'The Lost Symbol,' hero Robert Langdon uncovers esoteric mysteries even as he dismisses them. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25140351 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:54:14 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25107821-NPR-Books-September-11-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Susan Stamberg talks with linguist Deborah Tannen who interviewed 100 women (including her own big sisters) for her new book. 2) Lorrie Moore's new novel is a powerful tale of a young college student who becomes a nanny. 3) Both the beauty and the brutality of the country are captured in the memoir 'God Sleeps in Rwanda.' Stories in this episode: 1) Susan Stamberg talks with linguist Deborah Tannen who interviewed 100 women (including her own big sisters) for her new book. 2) Lorrie Moore's new novel is a powerful tale of a young college student who becomes a nanny. 3) Both the beauty and the brutality of the country are captured in the memoir 'God Sleeps in Rwanda.' Stories in this episode: 1) Susan Stamberg talks with linguist Deborah Tannen who interviewed 100 women (including her own big sisters) for her new book. 2) Lorrie Moore's new novel is a powerful tale of a young college student who becomes a nanny. 3) Both the beauty and the brutality of the country are captured in the memoir 'God Sleeps in Rwanda.' tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25107821 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:43:38 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25068361-NPR-Books-September-3-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) 'Dying Up Here' Chronicles Golden Age Of Stand-Up 2) Doctorow's Fictional Take On Real-Life Eccentricity 3) 'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter Stories in this episode: 1) 'Dying Up Here' Chronicles Golden Age Of Stand-Up 2) Doctorow's Fictional Take On Real-Life Eccentricity 3) 'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter Stories in this episode: 1) 'Dying Up Here' Chronicles Golden Age Of Stand-Up 2) Doctorow's Fictional Take On Real-Life Eccentricity 3) 'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25068361 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:11:09 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24994623-NPR-Books-August-20-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Ready to become engrossed in a good book? Try these mysteries you may have missed. 2) A new interactive novel allows readers to e-mail and telephone characters from the book. 3) Tina Brown, the Daily Beast editor talks about what you need to read on the web. Stories in this episode: 1) Ready to become engrossed in a good book? Try these mysteries you may have missed. 2) A new interactive novel allows readers to e-mail and telephone characters from the book. 3) Tina Brown, the Daily Beast editor talks about what you need to read on the web. Stories in this episode: 1) Ready to become engrossed in a good book? Try these mysteries you may have missed. 2) A new interactive novel allows readers to e-mail and telephone characters from the book. 3) Tina Brown, the Daily Beast editor talks about what you need to read on the web. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24994623 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:55:01 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24954839-NPR-Books-August-13-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Lev Grossman's new novel reads like a Harry Potter tale, but with more shades of gray. 2) Children's book author Lesley Blume recommends timeless books that both kids and parents will enjoy. 3) Fancy a cozy whodunit set in the English countryside? Don't read any of Mark Billingham's novels. Stories in this episode: 1) Lev Grossman's new novel reads like a Harry Potter tale, but with more shades of gray. 2) Children's book author Lesley Blume recommends timeless books that both kids and parents will enjoy. 3) Fancy a cozy whodunit set in the English countryside? Don't read any of Mark Billingham's novels. Stories in this episode: 1) Lev Grossman's new novel reads like a Harry Potter tale, but with more shades of gray. 2) Children's book author Lesley Blume recommends timeless books that both kids and parents will enjoy. 3) Fancy a cozy whodunit set in the English countryside? Don't read any of Mark Billingham's novels. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24954839 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:43:33 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24887454-July-30-2009 1) David Balducci writes crime novels that take place in Washington, D.C.. 2) A writer for The Onion talks about his new memoir and how marrying his humor and his depression makes for an insane, dark comedy. 3) Crime writer Gabriel Cohen takes us on a tour around Brooklyn, New York pointing out sites where his characters murder and die. 4) One cookbook author says you don't need recipes as long as you know ratios. 5) Some of the best books for beach reading are the ones which tell tales about the specific beach you're sitting on. 1) David Balducci writes crime novels that take place in Washington, D.C.. 2) A writer for The Onion talks about his new memoir and how marrying his humor and his depression makes for an insane, dark comedy. 3) Crime writer Gabriel Cohen takes us on a tour around Brooklyn, New York pointing out sites where his characters murder and die. 4) One cookbook author says you don't need recipes as long as you know ratios. 5) Some of the best books for beach reading are the ones which tell tales about the specific beach you're sitting on. 1) David Balducci writes crime novels that take place in Washington, D.C.. 2) A writer for The Onion talks about his new memoir and how marrying his humor and his depression makes for an insane, dark comedy. 3) Crime writer Gabriel Cohen takes us on a tour around Brooklyn, New York pointing out sites where his characters murder and die. 4) One cookbook author says you don't need recipes as long as you know ratios. 5) Some of the best books for beach reading are the ones which tell tales about the specific beach you're sitting on. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24887454 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:45:56 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24857353-NPR-Books-July-24-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Despite the economic downturn, one kind of story is still selling better than many other forms of adult fiction. 2) In a kind of supermarket Cinderella story, a cashier in France has become a literary sensation. 3) 'Young Woman and the Sea' shows how Gertrude Ederle's fame grew, then evaporated. Stories in this episode: 1) Despite the economic downturn, one kind of story is still selling better than many other forms of adult fiction. 2) In a kind of supermarket Cinderella story, a cashier in France has become a literary sensation. 3) 'Young Woman and the Sea' shows how Gertrude Ederle's fame grew, then evaporated. Stories in this episode: 1) Despite the economic downturn, one kind of story is still selling better than many other forms of adult fiction. 2) In a kind of supermarket Cinderella story, a cashier in France has become a literary sensation. 3) 'Young Woman and the Sea' shows how Gertrude Ederle's fame grew, then evaporated. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24857353 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:13:20 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24816306-NPR-Books-July-16-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) The murder of wildlife activist and filmmaker Joan Root was never solved, but her life and violent death is the subject of a new book, 'Wildflower: An Extraordinary Life and Untimely Death in Africa'. 2) Writer Neil Gaiman talks with Neal Conan about "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader." Stories in this episode: 1) The murder of wildlife activist and filmmaker Joan Root was never solved, but her life and violent death is the subject of a new book, 'Wildflower: An Extraordinary Life and Untimely Death in Africa'. 2) Writer Neil Gaiman talks with Neal Conan about "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader." Stories in this episode: 1) The murder of wildlife activist and filmmaker Joan Root was never solved, but her life and violent death is the subject of a new book, 'Wildflower: An Extraordinary Life and Untimely Death in Africa'. 2) Writer Neil Gaiman talks with Neal Conan about "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader." tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24816306 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:05:07 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24795438-NPR-Books-July-10-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Author Colin Ellard says you can train yourself to be more conscious of your surroundings. 2) Author Jag Bhalla discusses the unique turns of phrase that different cultures use. 3) In a new book, Nick Reding describes why the working class in Oelwein, Iowa, started using meth. Stories in this episode: 1) Author Colin Ellard says you can train yourself to be more conscious of your surroundings. 2) Author Jag Bhalla discusses the unique turns of phrase that different cultures use. 3) In a new book, Nick Reding describes why the working class in Oelwein, Iowa, started using meth. Stories in this episode: 1) Author Colin Ellard says you can train yourself to be more conscious of your surroundings. 2) Author Jag Bhalla discusses the unique turns of phrase that different cultures use. 3) In a new book, Nick Reding describes why the working class in Oelwein, Iowa, started using meth. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24795438 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:45:33 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24755010-NPR-Books-July-2-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) 'Touch' tells of the conflicting accounts that arise after a girl is groped on a school bus. 2) Author Gigi Levangie Grazer talks about her new novel, 'Queen Takes King.' 3) 'The Photographer' is an unusual graphic novel that tells the story of a photojournalist's harrowing trip to Afghanistan. Stories in this episode: 1) 'Touch' tells of the conflicting accounts that arise after a girl is groped on a school bus. 2) Author Gigi Levangie Grazer talks about her new novel, 'Queen Takes King.' 3) 'The Photographer' is an unusual graphic novel that tells the story of a photojournalist's harrowing trip to Afghanistan. Stories in this episode: 1) 'Touch' tells of the conflicting accounts that arise after a girl is groped on a school bus. 2) Author Gigi Levangie Grazer talks about her new novel, 'Queen Takes King.' 3) 'The Photographer' is an unusual graphic novel that tells the story of a photojournalist's harrowing trip to Afghanistan. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24755010 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:20:34 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24755011-NPR-Books-June-25-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Retrace the strands that led to a lot of current American satire, and you end up at Harvey Kurtzman. 2) Nikita Khrushchev starred in his own travel comedy back in 1959. Peter Carlson's new book, 'K Blows Top,'documents the Communist leader's unusual tour through the United States. 3) Dean Olsher, author of 'From Square One,' weighs in on the appeal of the crossword. Stories in this episode: 1) Retrace the strands that led to a lot of current American satire, and you end up at Harvey Kurtzman. 2) Nikita Khrushchev starred in his own travel comedy back in 1959. Peter Carlson's new book, 'K Blows Top,'documents the Communist leader's unusual tour through the United States. 3) Dean Olsher, author of 'From Square One,' weighs in on the appeal of the crossword. Stories in this episode: 1) Retrace the strands that led to a lot of current American satire, and you end up at Harvey Kurtzman. 2) Nikita Khrushchev starred in his own travel comedy back in 1959. Peter Carlson's new book, 'K Blows Top,'documents the Communist leader's unusual tour through the United States. 3) Dean Olsher, author of 'From Square One,' weighs in on the appeal of the crossword. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24755011 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:24:43 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24731680-NPR-Books-June-19-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro's new novel merges vampire folklore with the very modern paranoia over pandemics. 2) Looking to cozy up with some good books? Librarian Nancy Pearl has some great suggestions. 3) A multivolume dictionary five decades in the making collects the nation's linguistic treasures. Stories in this episode: 1) Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro's new novel merges vampire folklore with the very modern paranoia over pandemics. 2) Looking to cozy up with some good books? Librarian Nancy Pearl has some great suggestions. 3) A multivolume dictionary five decades in the making collects the nation's linguistic treasures. Stories in this episode: 1) Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro's new novel merges vampire folklore with the very modern paranoia over pandemics. 2) Looking to cozy up with some good books? Librarian Nancy Pearl has some great suggestions. 3) A multivolume dictionary five decades in the making collects the nation's linguistic treasures. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24731680 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:13:49 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24695947-NPR-Books-June-12-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) This year's selections take readers from the great outdoors to the inside of a Scrabble factory. 2) Google's new e-book plan could give the Amazon Kindle a run for its money by the end of this year. 3) Haunted by memories of failures from his youth, Robin Hemley went back for a second chance. Stories in this episode: 1) This year's selections take readers from the great outdoors to the inside of a Scrabble factory. 2) Google's new e-book plan could give the Amazon Kindle a run for its money by the end of this year. 3) Haunted by memories of failures from his youth, Robin Hemley went back for a second chance. Stories in this episode: 1) This year's selections take readers from the great outdoors to the inside of a Scrabble factory. 2) Google's new e-book plan could give the Amazon Kindle a run for its money by the end of this year. 3) Haunted by memories of failures from his youth, Robin Hemley went back for a second chance. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24695947 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:06:05 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24658348-NPR-Books-June-5-2009 Stories in this episode: Reviewer Alan Cheuse and writer Samantha Hunt offer their suggestions of books for summer. 2) The Kasper Hauser group's 'Weddings of the Times' pokes fun at formal wedding announcements. 3) For the first time, David Kaczynski has written about his relationship with the brother he admired. 4) These three books about the intensity of illicit love are meant to be savored for eternity. Stories in this episode: Reviewer Alan Cheuse and writer Samantha Hunt offer their suggestions of books for summer. 2) The Kasper Hauser group's 'Weddings of the Times' pokes fun at formal wedding announcements. 3) For the first time, David Kaczynski has written about his relationship with the brother he admired. 4) These three books about the intensity of illicit love are meant to be savored for eternity. Stories in this episode: Reviewer Alan Cheuse and writer Samantha Hunt offer their suggestions of books for summer. 2) The Kasper Hauser group's 'Weddings of the Times' pokes fun at formal wedding announcements. 3) For the first time, David Kaczynski has written about his relationship with the brother he admired. 4) These three books about the intensity of illicit love are meant to be savored for eternity. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24658348 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:44:10 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24597615-NPR-Books-May-22-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) As author Clinton Heylin explains, Shakespeare's sonnets were never intended for a wide audience. 2) Karl Taro Greenfeld describes growing up with his autistic brother in his book 'Boy Alone.' 3) For Jeffrey Eugenides, Saul Bellow's 1964 tale of a man on the rocks beats any dose of caffeine. 4) A novel wears an autobiography's disguise in Clive James' rereleased 'Unreliable Memoirs.' Stories in this episode: 1) As author Clinton Heylin explains, Shakespeare's sonnets were never intended for a wide audience. 2) Karl Taro Greenfeld describes growing up with his autistic brother in his book 'Boy Alone.' 3) For Jeffrey Eugenides, Saul Bellow's 1964 tale of a man on the rocks beats any dose of caffeine. 4) A novel wears an autobiography's disguise in Clive James' rereleased 'Unreliable Memoirs.' Stories in this episode: 1) As author Clinton Heylin explains, Shakespeare's sonnets were never intended for a wide audience. 2) Karl Taro Greenfeld describes growing up with his autistic brother in his book 'Boy Alone.' 3) For Jeffrey Eugenides, Saul Bellow's 1964 tale of a man on the rocks beats any dose of caffeine. 4) A novel wears an autobiography's disguise in Clive James' rereleased 'Unreliable Memoirs.' tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24597615 Fri, 22 May 2009 12:53:37 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24558584-NPR-Books-May-15-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Elizabeth Edwards has survived campaigns, cancer, the death of a child and her husband's infidelity. 2) Kamila Shamsie loves 'In the Skin of a Lion' enough to shout it from the rooftops. 3) Matthew Pearl's 'The Last Dickens' focuses on the perils of early author tours in America. Stories in this episode: 1) Elizabeth Edwards has survived campaigns, cancer, the death of a child and her husband's infidelity. 2) Kamila Shamsie loves 'In the Skin of a Lion' enough to shout it from the rooftops. 3) Matthew Pearl's 'The Last Dickens' focuses on the perils of early author tours in America. Stories in this episode: 1) Elizabeth Edwards has survived campaigns, cancer, the death of a child and her husband's infidelity. 2) Kamila Shamsie loves 'In the Skin of a Lion' enough to shout it from the rooftops. 3) Matthew Pearl's 'The Last Dickens' focuses on the perils of early author tours in America. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24558584 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:04:23 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24558585-NPR-Books-May-7-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Fascination with dead bodies is the focus of one of the most gruesome coffee table books ever. 2) 'Found' magazine's new book features scraps of paper and lost things found by famous people. 3) In 'Annie's Ghosts,' Steve Luxenberg details his quest to learn about the aunt he never knew. Stories in this episode: 1) Fascination with dead bodies is the focus of one of the most gruesome coffee table books ever. 2) 'Found' magazine's new book features scraps of paper and lost things found by famous people. 3) In 'Annie's Ghosts,' Steve Luxenberg details his quest to learn about the aunt he never knew. Stories in this episode: 1) Fascination with dead bodies is the focus of one of the most gruesome coffee table books ever. 2) 'Found' magazine's new book features scraps of paper and lost things found by famous people. 3) In 'Annie's Ghosts,' Steve Luxenberg details his quest to learn about the aunt he never knew. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-07,24558585 Thu, 07 May 2009 11:14:49 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24522787-NPR-Books-April-30-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Robert Goolrick's new book 'A Reliable Wife' spins a tale that will keep many a reader turning the pages late at night to find out what happens next. 2) The humor in Christopher Buckley's latest book is of a personal — sometimes sad — nature. 3) George Scialabba's new collection of essays asks, 'What Are Intellectuals Good For?' Stories in this episode: 1) Robert Goolrick's new book 'A Reliable Wife' spins a tale that will keep many a reader turning the pages late at night to find out what happens next. 2) The humor in Christopher Buckley's latest book is of a personal — sometimes sad — nature. 3) George Scialabba's new collection of essays asks, 'What Are Intellectuals Good For?' Stories in this episode: 1) Robert Goolrick's new book 'A Reliable Wife' spins a tale that will keep many a reader turning the pages late at night to find out what happens next. 2) The humor in Christopher Buckley's latest book is of a personal — sometimes sad — nature. 3) George Scialabba's new collection of essays asks, 'What Are Intellectuals Good For?' tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24522787 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:55:50 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24492059-NPR-Books-April-23-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) An anniversary edition of 'The Elements of Style' chronicles the making of a classic. 2) The younger of the filmmaking Coen brothers is the author of two recently published books. 3) When violence exploded at Columbine High, Dave Cullen was one of the first journalists on the story. Stories in this episode: 1) An anniversary edition of 'The Elements of Style' chronicles the making of a classic. 2) The younger of the filmmaking Coen brothers is the author of two recently published books. 3) When violence exploded at Columbine High, Dave Cullen was one of the first journalists on the story. Stories in this episode: 1) An anniversary edition of 'The Elements of Style' chronicles the making of a classic. 2) The younger of the filmmaking Coen brothers is the author of two recently published books. 3) When violence exploded at Columbine High, Dave Cullen was one of the first journalists on the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24492059 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:54:14 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24458150-NPR-Books-April-16-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Author Charles Bock calls Castle Freeman Jr.'s novel 'Go With Me' a "wry, primal, epic." 2) Publishers Gamble On Blockbuster Book Deals: Can the publishing industry afford to offer Tina Fey and Kathy Griffin seven-figure deals? 3) Romi Lassally's new book gathers together women's confessions of "mommy misdemeanors." Stories in this episode: 1) Author Charles Bock calls Castle Freeman Jr.'s novel 'Go With Me' a "wry, primal, epic." 2) Publishers Gamble On Blockbuster Book Deals: Can the publishing industry afford to offer Tina Fey and Kathy Griffin seven-figure deals? 3) Romi Lassally's new book gathers together women's confessions of "mommy misdemeanors." Stories in this episode: 1) Author Charles Bock calls Castle Freeman Jr.'s novel 'Go With Me' a "wry, primal, epic." 2) Publishers Gamble On Blockbuster Book Deals: Can the publishing industry afford to offer Tina Fey and Kathy Griffin seven-figure deals? 3) Romi Lassally's new book gathers together women's confessions of "mommy misdemeanors." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24458150 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:53:30 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24426738-NPR-Books-April-8-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Why do smart people shell out good money for diet books? 2) If you met former 'Washington Post' executive Leslie Morgan Steiner on the street, you might never guess her secret: that she was once married to a man who beat her with abandon on a regular basis. 3) When author Rebecca Flowers was downsized twice in three months, she crawled into bed to console herself with books about other women in similar situations. 4) The photograph of an author plays an important role in selling the author's book. Stories in this episode: 1) Why do smart people shell out good money for diet books? 2) If you met former 'Washington Post' executive Leslie Morgan Steiner on the street, you might never guess her secret: that she was once married to a man who beat her with abandon on a regular basis. 3) When author Rebecca Flowers was downsized twice in three months, she crawled into bed to console herself with books about other women in similar situations. 4) The photograph of an author plays an important role in selling the author's book. Stories in this episode: 1) Why do smart people shell out good money for diet books? 2) If you met former 'Washington Post' executive Leslie Morgan Steiner on the street, you might never guess her secret: that she was once married to a man who beat her with abandon on a regular basis. 3) When author Rebecca Flowers was downsized twice in three months, she crawled into bed to console herself with books about other women in similar situations. 4) The photograph of an author plays an important role in selling the author's book. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24426738 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:46:33 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24398504-NPR-Books-April-2-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Journalist Evan Wright has written about the lives of porn stars, anarchists and con artists in many mainstream magazines. He talks about a new collection of his stories: 'Hella Nation.' 2) Historian Quentin Taylor reads modern parallels in L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel. 3) New novels are facing off in The Tournament of Books, a bracket-style showdown at themorningnews.org. Competition is based on readers' picks and reviewers' choices. The site's founding editors, Rosecrans Baldwin and Andrew Womack, discuss the contest. Stories in this episode: 1) Journalist Evan Wright has written about the lives of porn stars, anarchists and con artists in many mainstream magazines. He talks about a new collection of his stories: 'Hella Nation.' 2) Historian Quentin Taylor reads modern parallels in L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel. 3) New novels are facing off in The Tournament of Books, a bracket-style showdown at themorningnews.org. Competition is based on readers' picks and reviewers' choices. The site's founding editors, Rosecrans Baldwin and Andrew Womack, discuss the contest. Stories in this episode: 1) Journalist Evan Wright has written about the lives of porn stars, anarchists and con artists in many mainstream magazines. He talks about a new collection of his stories: 'Hella Nation.' 2) Historian Quentin Taylor reads modern parallels in L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel. 3) New novels are facing off in The Tournament of Books, a bracket-style showdown at themorningnews.org. Competition is based on readers' picks and reviewers' choices. The site's founding editors, Rosecrans Baldwin and Andrew Womack, discuss the contest. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-02,24398504 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:04:27 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24372211-NPR-Books-March-27-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) In 1995, Debra Gwartney's two oldest daughters hopped a freight train and disappeared. Her memoir, 'Live Through This,' is the story of heartache and panic as she tried to track her children down. 2) Twenty-seven years after his death, the life and work of John Cheever are in the spotlight again. 3) In 'A Hope in the Unseen,' a teen escapes the inner city, then faces new battles in college. Stories in this episode: 1) In 1995, Debra Gwartney's two oldest daughters hopped a freight train and disappeared. Her memoir, 'Live Through This,' is the story of heartache and panic as she tried to track her children down. 2) Twenty-seven years after his death, the life and work of John Cheever are in the spotlight again. 3) In 'A Hope in the Unseen,' a teen escapes the inner city, then faces new battles in college. Stories in this episode: 1) In 1995, Debra Gwartney's two oldest daughters hopped a freight train and disappeared. Her memoir, 'Live Through This,' is the story of heartache and panic as she tried to track her children down. 2) Twenty-seven years after his death, the life and work of John Cheever are in the spotlight again. 3) In 'A Hope in the Unseen,' a teen escapes the inner city, then faces new battles in college. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24372211 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:21:29 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24323583-NPR-Books-March-18-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Poetry is a living, breathing medium in the Arab world. 2) Novelist Zoe Heller's latest effort, 'The Believers' proves her devotion to unlikable characters. 3) Johnson vs. Bird and the dawn of March Madness: Thirty years ago, millions of viewers watched a basketball game that would change sports forever. Stories in this episode: 1) Poetry is a living, breathing medium in the Arab world. 2) Novelist Zoe Heller's latest effort, 'The Believers' proves her devotion to unlikable characters. 3) Johnson vs. Bird and the dawn of March Madness: Thirty years ago, millions of viewers watched a basketball game that would change sports forever. Stories in this episode: 1) Poetry is a living, breathing medium in the Arab world. 2) Novelist Zoe Heller's latest effort, 'The Believers' proves her devotion to unlikable characters. 3) Johnson vs. Bird and the dawn of March Madness: Thirty years ago, millions of viewers watched a basketball game that would change sports forever. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24323583 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:23:24 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24295705-NPR-Books-March-12-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) A new book follows a troubled teen trying to save the world in the New York City subway system. 2) Slate.com editor David Plotz talks about his new book, 'Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible.' 3) 'The Kindly Ones,' by Jonathan Littell, is the fictional memoir of a Nazi exterminator. Stories in this episode: 1) A new book follows a troubled teen trying to save the world in the New York City subway system. 2) Slate.com editor David Plotz talks about his new book, 'Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible.' 3) 'The Kindly Ones,' by Jonathan Littell, is the fictional memoir of a Nazi exterminator. Stories in this episode: 1) A new book follows a troubled teen trying to save the world in the New York City subway system. 2) Slate.com editor David Plotz talks about his new book, 'Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible.' 3) 'The Kindly Ones,' by Jonathan Littell, is the fictional memoir of a Nazi exterminator. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24295705 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:24:17 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24280175-NPR-Books-March-6-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Harper's editor Roger Hodge calls the magazine's monthly Index "a statistical poem." 2) James Lever talks about his fictionalized memoir, 'Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood.' 3) Mark Barrowcliffe shares three fantasy books that offer a glimpse of a life less ordinary. 4) Ukrainian-born author and humorist Sholem Aleichem was a champion of the Yiddish language. Stories in this episode: 1) Harper's editor Roger Hodge calls the magazine's monthly Index "a statistical poem." 2) James Lever talks about his fictionalized memoir, 'Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood.' 3) Mark Barrowcliffe shares three fantasy books that offer a glimpse of a life less ordinary. 4) Ukrainian-born author and humorist Sholem Aleichem was a champion of the Yiddish language. Stories in this episode: 1) Harper's editor Roger Hodge calls the magazine's monthly Index "a statistical poem." 2) James Lever talks about his fictionalized memoir, 'Me, Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood.' 3) Mark Barrowcliffe shares three fantasy books that offer a glimpse of a life less ordinary. 4) Ukrainian-born author and humorist Sholem Aleichem was a champion of the Yiddish language. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24280175 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:11:22 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24280176-NPR-Books-February-27-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) Robert Darnton, head librarian at Harvard University, says the deal violates a basic American principle — that knowledge should be free and accessible to all. 2) Novelist Barbara Hall explores the idea that not everyone is called to be a professional musician. 3) Maureen Corrigan reviews 'Drood' and the 'Twilight' series. Stories in this episode: 1) Robert Darnton, head librarian at Harvard University, says the deal violates a basic American principle — that knowledge should be free and accessible to all. 2) Novelist Barbara Hall explores the idea that not everyone is called to be a professional musician. 3) Maureen Corrigan reviews 'Drood' and the 'Twilight' series. Stories in this episode: 1) Robert Darnton, head librarian at Harvard University, says the deal violates a basic American principle — that knowledge should be free and accessible to all. 2) Novelist Barbara Hall explores the idea that not everyone is called to be a professional musician. 3) Maureen Corrigan reviews 'Drood' and the 'Twilight' series. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24280176 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:10:58 -0700 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24215202-NPR-Books-February-20-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) 'The Other Side of Desire' explores erotic drives that fall outside the normal zones. 2) Joan Rivers has written a new mystery novel 'Murder at the Academy Awards.' 3) From 1935 to 1939, an army of folklorists and writers went in search of tales both real and tall. A new book revisits the project. Stories in this episode: 1) 'The Other Side of Desire' explores erotic drives that fall outside the normal zones. 2) Joan Rivers has written a new mystery novel 'Murder at the Academy Awards.' 3) From 1935 to 1939, an army of folklorists and writers went in search of tales both real and tall. A new book revisits the project. Stories in this episode: 1) 'The Other Side of Desire' explores erotic drives that fall outside the normal zones. 2) Joan Rivers has written a new mystery novel 'Murder at the Academy Awards.' 3) From 1935 to 1939, an army of folklorists and writers went in search of tales both real and tall. A new book revisits the project. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24215202 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:55:57 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24144816-NPR-Books-February-20-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) 'The Other Side of Desire' explores erotic drives that fall outside the normal zones. 2) Joan Rivers has written a new mystery novel 'Murder at the Academy Awards.' 3) From 1935 to 1939, an army of folklorists and writers went in search of tales both real and tall. A new book revisits the project. Stories in this episode: 1) 'The Other Side of Desire' explores erotic drives that fall outside the normal zones. 2) Joan Rivers has written a new mystery novel 'Murder at the Academy Awards.' 3) From 1935 to 1939, an army of folklorists and writers went in search of tales both real and tall. A new book revisits the project. Stories in this episode: 1) 'The Other Side of Desire' explores erotic drives that fall outside the normal zones. 2) Joan Rivers has written a new mystery novel 'Murder at the Academy Awards.' 3) From 1935 to 1939, an army of folklorists and writers went in search of tales both real and tall. A new book revisits the project. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24144816 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:49:25 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24074890-NPR-Books-February-12-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) In 'The Mighty Queens of Freeville,' Amy Dickinson writes about the strong women in her life. 2) As Amazon unveils its updated reader, some booksellers are saying A.B.K. — anything but Kindle. 3) Critic Maureen Corrigan says Yu Hua's new novel about life in a Chinese village is sensational. 4) On the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, NPR tours Ford's Theatre, where he was shot in 1865. Stories in this episode: 1) In 'The Mighty Queens of Freeville,' Amy Dickinson writes about the strong women in her life. 2) As Amazon unveils its updated reader, some booksellers are saying A.B.K. — anything but Kindle. 3) Critic Maureen Corrigan says Yu Hua's new novel about life in a Chinese village is sensational. 4) On the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, NPR tours Ford's Theatre, where he was shot in 1865. Stories in this episode: 1) In 'The Mighty Queens of Freeville,' Amy Dickinson writes about the strong women in her life. 2) As Amazon unveils its updated reader, some booksellers are saying A.B.K. — anything but Kindle. 3) Critic Maureen Corrigan says Yu Hua's new novel about life in a Chinese village is sensational. 4) On the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, NPR tours Ford's Theatre, where he was shot in 1865. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-12,24074890 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:05:24 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24049849-NPR-Books-February-6-2009 Stories in this episode: 1) In 'Squint: My Journey with Leoprosy,' Jose P. Ramierez Jr. writes about his life and recovery. 2) Jayne Anne Phillips' 'Lark & Termite' has drawn comparisons to 'The Sound and the Fury.' 3) The new tell-all book 'Bases Loaded' by a former clubhouse attendant is now out, but book sellers say readers are tired of sports doping stories. Stories in this episode: 1) In 'Squint: My Journey with Leoprosy,' Jose P. Ramierez Jr. writes about his life and recovery. 2) Jayne Anne Phillips' 'Lark & Termite' has drawn comparisons to 'The Sound and the Fury.' 3) The new tell-all book 'Bases Loaded' by a former clubhouse attendant is now out, but book sellers say readers are tired of sports doping stories. Stories in this episode: 1) In 'Squint: My Journey with Leoprosy,' Jose P. Ramierez Jr. writes about his life and recovery. 2) Jayne Anne Phillips' 'Lark & Termite' has drawn comparisons to 'The Sound and the Fury.' 3) The new tell-all book 'Bases Loaded' by a former clubhouse attendant is now out, but book sellers say readers are tired of sports doping stories. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24049849 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:56:01 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23867676-NPR-Books-January-12-2009 1) Songs for the Butcher's Daugher is a new novel about a friendship between a young man and the last living Yiddish poet; 2) NPR's Moscow correspondent, Gregory Feifer talks about his book on the Soviet war in Afghanistan; 3) A group of women authors discuss their new advice book, "Go Tell Michelle: African American Women write to the new First Lady; 4) NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian Joan Rivers about her new book on plastic surgery. 1) Songs for the Butcher's Daugher is a new novel about a friendship between a young man and the last living Yiddish poet; 2) NPR's Moscow correspondent, Gregory Feifer talks about his book on the Soviet war in Afghanistan; 3) A group of women authors discuss their new advice book, "Go Tell Michelle: African American Women write to the new First Lady; 4) NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian Joan Rivers about her new book on plastic surgery. 1) Songs for the Butcher's Daugher is a new novel about a friendship between a young man and the last living Yiddish poet; 2) NPR's Moscow correspondent, Gregory Feifer talks about his book on the Soviet war in Afghanistan; 3) A group of women authors discuss their new advice book, "Go Tell Michelle: African American Women write to the new First Lady; 4) NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian Joan Rivers about her new book on plastic surgery. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-12,23867676 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:35:29 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23836685-NPR-Books-January-5-2009 1) People are getting hooked on wovels, an on-line novel written serially; 2) A collection of quirky essays on China's booming economy; 3) A poet speaks with host Liane Hansen about Civil Rights Poets; 4) A memoir by an author whose child dies in utero. 1) People are getting hooked on wovels, an on-line novel written serially; 2) A collection of quirky essays on China's booming economy; 3) A poet speaks with host Liane Hansen about Civil Rights Poets; 4) A memoir by an author whose child dies in utero. 1) People are getting hooked on wovels, an on-line novel written serially; 2) A collection of quirky essays on China's booming economy; 3) A poet speaks with host Liane Hansen about Civil Rights Poets; 4) A memoir by an author whose child dies in utero. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23836685 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:16:26 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23825661-NPR-Books-December-31-2008 1) Mystery writer, Mary Higgins Clark, and her daughter, Carol, discuss suspense writing with NPR's Renee Montagne; 2) Writer Melissa Banks says you must read this book; 3) Iranian author, Azar Nafisi, talks about her new memoir 1) Mystery writer, Mary Higgins Clark, and her daughter, Carol, discuss suspense writing with NPR's Renee Montagne; 2) Writer Melissa Banks says you must read this book; 3) Iranian author, Azar Nafisi, talks about her new memoir 1) Mystery writer, Mary Higgins Clark, and her daughter, Carol, discuss suspense writing with NPR's Renee Montagne; 2) Writer Melissa Banks says you must read this book; 3) Iranian author, Azar Nafisi, talks about her new memoir tag:odeo.com,2008-12-31,23825661 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:47:24 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23825662-NPR-Books-December-29-2008 1) A biography on writer George Plimpton; 2) A new biography looks at how one forgotten chef greatly shaped American cuisine; 3) A number of children's books are about Hurricane Katrina; 4) A book looks inside the Astor family. 1) A biography on writer George Plimpton; 2) A new biography looks at how one forgotten chef greatly shaped American cuisine; 3) A number of children's books are about Hurricane Katrina; 4) A book looks inside the Astor family. 1) A biography on writer George Plimpton; 2) A new biography looks at how one forgotten chef greatly shaped American cuisine; 3) A number of children's books are about Hurricane Katrina; 4) A book looks inside the Astor family. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-29,23825662 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:15:13 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23800108-NPR-Books-December-23-2008 1) A commentator talks about blending different holiday traditions; 2) Economists put large numbers in perspective; 3) An MIT professor collects her students' essays about a specific object that motivated them to pursue a career in science; 4) The lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein are collected in a new coffee table book. 1) A commentator talks about blending different holiday traditions; 2) Economists put large numbers in perspective; 3) An MIT professor collects her students' essays about a specific object that motivated them to pursue a career in science; 4) The lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein are collected in a new coffee table book. 1) A commentator talks about blending different holiday traditions; 2) Economists put large numbers in perspective; 3) An MIT professor collects her students' essays about a specific object that motivated them to pursue a career in science; 4) The lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein are collected in a new coffee table book. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23800108 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:04:35 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23779099-NPR-Books-December-19-2008 1) Holiday books for children; 2) A novelist comments on Governor Blagojevich's current situation; 3) Books on parenting; 4) A book of essays written by MIT students about their first interest in science 1) Holiday books for children; 2) A novelist comments on Governor Blagojevich's current situation; 3) Books on parenting; 4) A book of essays written by MIT students about their first interest in science 1) Holiday books for children; 2) A novelist comments on Governor Blagojevich's current situation; 3) Books on parenting; 4) A book of essays written by MIT students about their first interest in science tag:odeo.com,2008-12-19,23779099 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:34:27 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23758910-NPR-Books-December-15-2008 1) Different books to give as gifts this holiday season; 2) An Iranian photojournalist talks about his new book; 3) NPR's Susan Stamberg has advice on which books to give this holiday season; 4) An author speaks about his new book, "Family Planning", set in New Delhi. 1) Different books to give as gifts this holiday season; 2) An Iranian photojournalist talks about his new book; 3) NPR's Susan Stamberg has advice on which books to give this holiday season; 4) An author speaks about his new book, "Family Planning", set in New Delhi. 1) Different books to give as gifts this holiday season; 2) An Iranian photojournalist talks about his new book; 3) NPR's Susan Stamberg has advice on which books to give this holiday season; 4) An author speaks about his new book, "Family Planning", set in New Delhi. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-15,23758910 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:29:31 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23723483-NPR-Books-December-8-2008 1) The publishing world's hard week, with job losses, reorganizations, and nervousness about booksellers' holiday sales; 2) John Milton's 400th birthday this week is being celebrated with exhibits and readings of his "Paradise Lost"; 3) "Loot" by Sharon Waxman investigates the trafficking of ancient artifacts, and the clash between museums and the countries from which antiquities were taken; 4) Calvin Trillin has written a book of poetry called "Deciding the Next Decider" about the 2008 presidential election; 5) Two new approaches to the Bible - a glossy magazine style treatment of the New Testament, and an environmentally aware "Green" Bible made from recycled materials; 6) Comedian/Actor Richard Belzer has written a 'meta-reality' novel called "I Am Not a Cop"; 1) The publishing world's hard week, with job losses, reorganizations, and nervousness about booksellers' holiday sales; 2) John Milton's 400th birthday this week is being celebrated with exhibits and readings of his "Paradise Lost"; 3) "Loot" by Sharon Waxman investigates the trafficking of ancient artifacts, and the clash between museums and the countries from which antiquities were taken; 4) Calvin Trillin has written a book of poetry called "Deciding the Next Decider" about the 2008 presidential election; 5) Two new approaches to the Bible - a glossy magazine style treatment of the New Testament, and an environmentally aware "Green" Bible made from recycled materials; 6) Comedian/Actor Richard Belzer has written a 'meta-reality' novel called "I Am Not a Cop"; 1) The publishing world's hard week, with job losses, reorganizations, and nervousness about booksellers' holiday sales; 2) John Milton's 400th birthday this week is being celebrated with exhibits and readings of his "Paradise Lost"; 3) "Loot" by Sharon Waxman investigates the trafficking of ancient artifacts, and the clash between museums and the countries from which antiquities were taken; 4) Calvin Trillin has written a book of poetry called "Deciding the Next Decider" about the 2008 presidential election; 5) Two new approaches to the Bible - a glossy magazine style treatment of the New Testament, and an environmentally aware "Green" Bible made from recycled materials; 6) Comedian/Actor Richard Belzer has written a 'meta-reality' novel called "I Am Not a Cop"; tag:odeo.com,2008-12-08,23723483 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:10:04 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23706416-NPR-Books-December-4-2008 1) The attacks in Mumbai recall a plot line in the two-year-old novel "Sacred Games" by Vikram Chandra; 2) Steven Rinella, author of "American Buffalo" describes winning a lottery for a permit, then hunting the wooly animal in Alaska; 3) Author Ann Patchett recommends Henry James' novel "The Ambassadors" for the series "You Must Read This"; 4) New, hip takes on the Bible hope to reach a wider and younger audience; 5) A former interrogator for the US military discusses his book "How To Break a Terrorist" - using psychological persuasion rather than physical force 1) The attacks in Mumbai recall a plot line in the two-year-old novel "Sacred Games" by Vikram Chandra; 2) Steven Rinella, author of "American Buffalo" describes winning a lottery for a permit, then hunting the wooly animal in Alaska; 3) Author Ann Patchett recommends Henry James' novel "The Ambassadors" for the series "You Must Read This"; 4) New, hip takes on the Bible hope to reach a wider and younger audience; 5) A former interrogator for the US military discusses his book "How To Break a Terrorist" - using psychological persuasion rather than physical force 1) The attacks in Mumbai recall a plot line in the two-year-old novel "Sacred Games" by Vikram Chandra; 2) Steven Rinella, author of "American Buffalo" describes winning a lottery for a permit, then hunting the wooly animal in Alaska; 3) Author Ann Patchett recommends Henry James' novel "The Ambassadors" for the series "You Must Read This"; 4) New, hip takes on the Bible hope to reach a wider and younger audience; 5) A former interrogator for the US military discusses his book "How To Break a Terrorist" - using psychological persuasion rather than physical force tag:odeo.com,2008-12-04,23706416 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:54:34 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23692869-NPR-Books-December-1-2008 1) What it means to become American, according to Joseph O'Neill, author of "Netherland"; 2) "Knucklehead" is the memoir of children's book author Jon Scieszka, who grew up in a house full of brothers in Michigan; 3) A tour with John Cole, the author of "On These Walls: Inscriptions and Quotations in the Library of Congress"; 4) "The Glory Game" by Frank Gifford tells the story of a single game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts - which he says changed football, and America's view of it forever; 5) "Sleeve Face" puts famous album covers into new and amusing contexts - held in front of people's faces. 1) What it means to become American, according to Joseph O'Neill, author of "Netherland"; 2) "Knucklehead" is the memoir of children's book author Jon Scieszka, who grew up in a house full of brothers in Michigan; 3) A tour with John Cole, the author of "On These Walls: Inscriptions and Quotations in the Library of Congress"; 4) "The Glory Game" by Frank Gifford tells the story of a single game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts - which he says changed football, and America's view of it forever; 5) "Sleeve Face" puts famous album covers into new and amusing contexts - held in front of people's faces. 1) What it means to become American, according to Joseph O'Neill, author of "Netherland"; 2) "Knucklehead" is the memoir of children's book author Jon Scieszka, who grew up in a house full of brothers in Michigan; 3) A tour with John Cole, the author of "On These Walls: Inscriptions and Quotations in the Library of Congress"; 4) "The Glory Game" by Frank Gifford tells the story of a single game between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts - which he says changed football, and America's view of it forever; 5) "Sleeve Face" puts famous album covers into new and amusing contexts - held in front of people's faces. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-01,23692869 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:39:17 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23665913-NPR-Books-November-24-2008 1) Junot Diaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" discusses what it means to become an American; 2) The art of translation is more than just choosing the right words; 3) A roundup of the year's best cookbooks from Susan Chang; 4) The kitchen theme continues with Jamie Oliver "The Naked Chef" - whose new book is "Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life"; 5) Environmentalist writer Terry Tempest Williams has a new book called "Finding Beauty in a Broken World" 1) Junot Diaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" discusses what it means to become an American; 2) The art of translation is more than just choosing the right words; 3) A roundup of the year's best cookbooks from Susan Chang; 4) The kitchen theme continues with Jamie Oliver "The Naked Chef" - whose new book is "Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life"; 5) Environmentalist writer Terry Tempest Williams has a new book called "Finding Beauty in a Broken World" 1) Junot Diaz, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" discusses what it means to become an American; 2) The art of translation is more than just choosing the right words; 3) A roundup of the year's best cookbooks from Susan Chang; 4) The kitchen theme continues with Jamie Oliver "The Naked Chef" - whose new book is "Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life"; 5) Environmentalist writer Terry Tempest Williams has a new book called "Finding Beauty in a Broken World" tag:odeo.com,2008-11-24,23665913 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:16:01 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23655457-NPR-Books-November-21-2008 1) The National Book Awards were awarded in New York City; 2) Former presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, author of "Do the Right Thing" on the future of the Republican party; 3) "Annie Leibovitz At Work" is a new collection of photographs from throughout her star-studded career; 4) Malcolm Gladwell investigates those away from the norm in "Outliers: The Story of Success" 1) The National Book Awards were awarded in New York City; 2) Former presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, author of "Do the Right Thing" on the future of the Republican party; 3) "Annie Leibovitz At Work" is a new collection of photographs from throughout her star-studded career; 4) Malcolm Gladwell investigates those away from the norm in "Outliers: The Story of Success" 1) The National Book Awards were awarded in New York City; 2) Former presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, author of "Do the Right Thing" on the future of the Republican party; 3) "Annie Leibovitz At Work" is a new collection of photographs from throughout her star-studded career; 4) Malcolm Gladwell investigates those away from the norm in "Outliers: The Story of Success" tag:odeo.com,2008-11-21,23655457 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:37:27 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23633732-NPR-Books-November-17-2008 1) In "Wonderland: A Fairytale of the Soviet Monolith" photographer Jason Eskenazy documents the life of Russia after the breakup of the Soviet Union; 2) First-time novelist Salvatore Scibona is nominated for a National Book Award for "The End"; 3) Firoozeh Dumas recommends Three Books that will liven up cocktail party conversation; 4) Marian Wright Edelman charts a course for the next generation in "The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small" 1) In "Wonderland: A Fairytale of the Soviet Monolith" photographer Jason Eskenazy documents the life of Russia after the breakup of the Soviet Union; 2) First-time novelist Salvatore Scibona is nominated for a National Book Award for "The End"; 3) Firoozeh Dumas recommends Three Books that will liven up cocktail party conversation; 4) Marian Wright Edelman charts a course for the next generation in "The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small" 1) In "Wonderland: A Fairytale of the Soviet Monolith" photographer Jason Eskenazy documents the life of Russia after the breakup of the Soviet Union; 2) First-time novelist Salvatore Scibona is nominated for a National Book Award for "The End"; 3) Firoozeh Dumas recommends Three Books that will liven up cocktail party conversation; 4) Marian Wright Edelman charts a course for the next generation in "The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small" tag:odeo.com,2008-11-17,23633732 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:55:20 -0800 no NPR: Books Podcast