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What will teens in your family be reading this summer?

Sure, we may still see some frosty nights, but the days have lengthened and the end of the school season is within sight. When I was growing up–regardless of where I spent the summer months–reading was a big part of my vacation. I...

Far Alaska, a new novel by Mason Smith

We know the cliches: “Home is where the heart is;” “Home is where when you knock at the door, they have to let you in;” “Home is a haven in a heartless world;” and so on. These platitudes might express a deep truth for some of us, but,...

Why do so many Great Books have lousy leading ladies?

One of the hottest books in America right now is F. Scott Fizgerald’s The Great Gatsby, which at its heart is the tale of a self-made man’s obsession with a larger-than-life woman, Daisy Buchanan. It’s a fantastic book, with all...

Terry Tempest Williams interview audio

An unscheduled press conference with President Obama pre-empted broadcast of our Readers & Writers conversation with Terry Tempest Williams. Online audio of the conversation in now available. Terry Tempest Williams will be our guest Tuesday,...

Siobhan Fallon: When the title tells the story

Tuesday, April 23, 4-5 pm, a first for the NCPR book club: a live broadcast from the library at Fort Drum with Siobhan Fallon, the author of the short story collection, “You Know When the Men Are Gone.” Audio archive of our conversation...

News stories tagged with "literature"

Redaers & Writers: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

by Readers & Writers

Feb 01, 2001 — Our guest is Octavia Butler, talking about her science fiction novel Parable of the Sower, a cautionary tale set in the near future. Co-hosts Ellen Rocco and Chris Robinson are joined in the studio by teachers and students from Canton Central School. Go to full article

Readers & Writers: Winter Reading Call-in

by Readers & Writers

Jan 04, 2001 — Time to recommend your favorite fireside reading. Host Ellen Rocco is joined by literary omnivore Rick Hunter to pick though the best new titles and old favorites, and to take your calls in our annual winter reading show. Go to full article

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