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  • Discussing the reissued book "Nuclear Culture: Living and Working in the World's Largest Atomic Complex" with the author Paul Loeb

    Apr. 23, 1986
  • Discussing the novel "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love" with author Oscar Hijuelos

    Jul. 25, 1990
  • Discussing the novel "The Career of Magda V.: A Novel" with the author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 1

    Nov. 1, 1985
  • Discussing the novel "In a Dark Wood Wandering," with the author Hella Haasse

    Nov. 3, 1989
  • Discussing the novel "Anywhere But Here" with the author Mona Simpson

    Mar. 4, 1987
  • Discussing the new edition of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (published by Random House) with editor Victor Doyno

    May. 24, 1996

    Discussing the new edition of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (published by Random House) with editor Victor Doyno.

  • Discussing the loss of innocence with novelist Irini Spanidou

    Mar. 9, 1989
  • Discussing the history of music with author and musicologist Joseph Machlis ; part 2

    Nov. 1, 1985
  • Discussing the character of Edith Ann with creators Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner

    Oct. 20, 1994

    The comedic creative force of Lily Tomlin and comedy writer Jane Wagner discuss the character of Edith Ann as well as the bag lady, Trudy, upon the release of their book "Edith Ann: My Life So Far".* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations. 

  • Discussing the books written by Nat Hentoff for young people

    Apr. 28, 1982

    Discussing the books written by Nat Hentoff for young people: "The First Freedom: The Tumultuous History of Free Speech in America," and the novel, "Does This School Have Capital Punishment?" Includes oral reading from the books.

  • Discussing the books "Shallows" and "That Eye, the Sky" with author Tim Winton

    May. 3, 1988
  • Discussing the books "Paradise Postponed" and "Clinging To the Wreckage: A Part of Life" with the author John Mortimer

    Apr. 10, 1986
  • Discussing the books "Not In My Back Yard: The Handbook" and "Deeper Shades of Green: The Rise of Blue Collar and Minority Environmentalism in America" with their respective authors; Jane Morris and James Schwab

    Jan. 12, 1995
  • Discussing the books "My Present Age: A Novel" and "Man Descending: Selected Stories," with novelist Guy Vanderhaeghe

    Sep. 11, 1985
  • Discussing the books "Mating" and "Whites: Stories" with Norman Rush

    Sep. 24, 1991
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