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December 16, 2012

Episode 131 — Ned Vizzini

Ned Vizzini is today’s guest. He is the award-winning author of It’s Kind of a Funny Story (also a major motion picture), Be More Chill, and Teen Angst? Naaah…. In television, he has written for MTV and ABC. His essays … Continue reading →

Episode 80 — Erik Larson

Today’s episode of Other People is brought to you by Audible.com. And here’s a special offer: Right now, listeners of this program can get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial. To get your free audiobook, just click … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2012

Episode 79 — Elizabeth Crane

Elizabeth Crane is the guest. She’s the author of three story collections—When the Messenger is Hot, All This Heavenly Glory, and You Must Be This Happy to Enter. Her debut novel, We Only Know So Much, is now available from … Continue reading →

Episode 54 — Jeff Ragsdale

Jeff Ragsdale is the guest. He’s the co-author, along with David Shields and Michael Logan, of Jeff, One Lonely Guy. Here’s what Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho, has to say about it: You can either make fun of … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2012

Episode 45 — Adam Wilson

Adam Wilson is the guest. He’s the author of the debut novel Flatscreen, now available from Harper Perennial. Raves Sam Lipsyte: “Adam Wilson is a gutsy, funny, and often beautiful writer, and Flatscreen is one of the most hilarious and … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2012

Episode 39 — Caroline Leavitt

Caroline Leavitt is the guest. She’s the author of nine novels, the most recent of which is called Pictures of You, a New York Times bestseller, now available from Algonquin Books. Kirkus Reviews calls it “heartfelt, deft, and highly readable … Continue reading →

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Episode 131 — Ned Vizzini

Episode 80 — Erik Larson

Episode 79 — Elizabeth Crane

Episode 54 — Jeff Ragsdale

Episode 45 — Adam Wilson

Episode 39 — Caroline Leavitt

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