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August 22, 2012

Episode 98 — Pauls Toutonghi

Pauls Toutonghi is today’s guest. He’s the author of two novels, the latest of which is called Evel Knievel Days, now available from Crown Books. Kirkus, in a starred review, calls it [A] superb literary effort….With writing both gently ironical … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2012

Episode 76 — Esi Edugyan

Esi Edugyan is the guest. She’s a Canadian author whose novel, Half-Blood Blues, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2011. It won the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and is now available from Picador here in the United States. The … Continue reading →

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Episode 98 — Pauls Toutonghi

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