1:00 PM: Thursdays
Bookwaves/Artwaves presents in-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving deeply into political and social issues, literary technique, and the life of the author, along with interviews devoted to theatre and film, and archive interviews from Bookwaves and Probabilities. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Flynn Berry discusses her latest noir novel, “Northern Spy,” set in contemporary Northern Ireland, and a 2011 interview with the late New York City Ballet dancer Jacques D’Amboise (1934-2021 recorded during the tour for his memoir, “I Was A Dancer.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Pre-empted for fund drive programming. See program page for links to local streaming theatre and book events.
Pre-empted for fund drive programming. See program page for links to local streaming theatre and book events.
Pre-empted for fund drive programming. See program page for links to local streaming theatre and book events.
Kurt Vonnegut discusses his work and career in this interview recorded in September, 1991, with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff. Richard Wolinsky talks with Lydia Vuknavich about her collection of short stories, “Verge,” now out in trade paperback.
Film critic/historian David Thomson discusses his latest book, “A Light in the Dark,” focusing on movie directors, then Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer talks about the theatre company’s efforts during the pandemic, and the latest streaming work, “The Waves in Quarantine.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Cherilyn Parsons, founder and Executive Director of the Bay Area Book Festival, streaming May 1-9, 2021 discusses this year’s festival. Jason Graae, performer of “Perfect Hermony,” featuring the songs of composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, at the 42nd Street Moon Website, April 10-May 2, talks about his show and about life as a performer during the pandemic. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Bookwaves/Artwaves presents in-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving deeply into political and social issues, literary technique, and the life of the author, along with interviews devoted to theatre and film, and archive interviews from Bookwaves and Probabilities. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
The great Midwestern regional writer Larry McMurtry, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “Lonesome Dove” and other classic works, died on March 25, 2021. He talks with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff about his work and career in this interview from October, 1994 while he was on tour for the novel “Pretty Boy Floyd.” Also: Author Nathan Englander talks about his latest novel, “kaddish.com” with host Richard Wolinsky.
Paul Kantner, songwriter, guitarist and singer with Jefferson Airplane & Jefferson Starship, interviewed in 1984. Frederik Pohl, noted science fiction writer and editor, interviewed in 1978. Both interviews from the Probabilities Archive, conducted by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff.
