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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 22, 2012

Episode 89 — Jess Walter

Jess Walter is the guest. He’s a National Book Award nominee and the author of several novels, the most recent of which is called Beautiful Ruins, now available from Harper. Helen Schulman, writing for the New York Times Book Review, … 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 →

Tag Archives: Marilynne Robinson

Episode 90 — Christopher Beha

Episode 89 — Jess Walter

Episode 55 — Catherine Chung

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