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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 →

Episode 94 — Karl Taro Greenfeld

Karl Taro Greenfeld is the guest. He’s a journalist who has written for The Nation, Time magazine, and Sports Illustrated. And he’s the author of six books, the most recent of which is a novel called Triburbia, now available from … 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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February 8, 2012

Episode 42 — Ben Tanzer

Ben Tanzer is the guest. He’s the author of several books, including 99 Problems, You Can Make Him Like You, and My Father’s House. He is also the proprietor of vast faux media empire. Michael Fitzgerald, author of Radiant Days, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: reading

Episode 97 — Oksana Marafioti

Episode 94 — Karl Taro Greenfeld

Episode 89 — Jess Walter

Episode 42 — Ben Tanzer

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