In 1963, Charlemae Hill Rollins compiled and published: "The Christmas Gif': An Anthology of Christmas Poems, Songs, and Stories, Written By and About Negroes."  Here, she shares insight into the work that went into the book, as well as her work at the George Cleveland Hall Branch of the Chicago Public Library.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing authors John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion.

The novelist, short story writer, and educator talks with Studs about A Sistermony - an intimate memoir about his sister Ruth, who died of cancer.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The English novelist joins Studs to discuss and read from his panoramic saga, Earthly Powers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The New Press is a not-for-profit public interest publishing house, with an introduction by WFMT program director and radio host Norm Pellegrini.