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Reading "Report from an English Village" and interviewing the author Ronald Blythe while Studs was in London.
Discussing the book "Mosquito coast" with the author novelist Paul Theroux.
The death of Hampl's grandmother led Patricia Hampl to Prague and her book "A Romantic Education" covers her travels. Hampl wanted to learn about her roots and about her grandmother's homeland. Once in Prague, Hampl wasn't able to uncover any of her roots but instead she learned about the contemporary Prague.
An interview with Maria Kuncewicz about her book of fiction, "Don Quixote and the Nannies" and how this book reflects her travels to Spain and her personal observations, memories, and experiences. The story reflects the freedom and beauty that people want today post WWII. Kuncewicz tells her experience as a child with nannies and a particular event that helped inspire her writing. She speaks about authority and author, Miquel de Cervantes. Kuncewicz also talks about the people of Spain and how they reflect different Don Quixote characters.
James Baldwin discusses his book "Another Country" and his trip to Africa. Mr.Baldwin and Studs speak about his place in social reform and his fight for civil rights for all.
Discussing her travels to Greece and her book "Forever Old, Forever New" with the author Emily Kimbrough.
E.R. Braithwaite, Guyanese-born British-American novelist, writer, teacher and diplomat discusses his writing and career. The interview opens with Mr. Braithwaite, reading from his book "Reluctant neighbors".
Discussing the book "Tracks" with the author Robyn Davidson.
Discussing the book "Blue highways: a journey into America" with William Least Heat Moon.
Discussing the books "Burnt water" and "Distant relations" with the author Carlos Fuentes.