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August 29, 2012

Episode 100 — George Saunders

George Saunders is today’s guest. He’s the bestselling author of several books, including CivilWarLand in Bad Decline, Pastoralia, and The Braindead Megaphone, and his brand new story collection, Tenth of December, is due out from Random House in January 2013. … 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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November 30, 2011

Episode 22 — Darin Strauss

Darin Strauss is today’s guest. He is the author of three novels—Chang & Eng, The Real McCoy, and More Than It Hurts You. And his most recent book is a memoir called Half a Life (McSweeney’s) which won the National … Continue reading →

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Episode 100 — George Saunders

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Episode 22 — Darin Strauss

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