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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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August 19, 2012

Episode 97 — Oksana Marafioti

Oksana Marafioti is today’s guest. She’s the author of a new memoir called American Gypsy, now available from Farrar, Straus, & Giroux. Kirkus calls it Engaging . . . Marafioti describes with humor and introspection how the self-described ‘Split Nationality … 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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March 25, 2012

Episode 55 — Catherine Chung

Catherine Chung is the guest. Her debut novel, Forgotten Country, is now available from Riverhead Books. Booklist, in a starred review, raves: Chung’s superb debut examines the twin hearts of cruelty and compassion between sisters in particular and family in … Continue reading →

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Episode 98 — Pauls Toutonghi

Episode 97 — Oksana Marafioti

Episode 82 — Jürgen Fauth

Episode 55 — Catherine Chung

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