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July 25, 2012

Episode 90 — Christopher Beha

Christopher Beha is the guest. He’s an associate editor at Harper’s magazine and the author of the debut novel What Happened to Sophie Wilder, now available from Tin House Books. Raves Shelf Awareness: Christopher Beha’s short but intricately constructed first … Continue reading →

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July 11, 2012

Episode 86 — Alexis Smith

Alexis Smith is today’s guest. Her debut novel, Glaciers, is now available from Tin House Books. Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, calls it …lyrical and luminous… And Karen Russell, bestselling author of Swamplandia!, raves Glaciers, Alexis Smith’s brilliant debut … Continue reading →

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June 27, 2012

Episode 82 — Jürgen Fauth

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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