3:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
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. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Ben Marcus, whose novel, “The Flame Alphabet” has been garnering excellent reviews for its portrayal of a utopia where language is toxic, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended 35-minute version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Katherine Boo, author of the highly acclaimed non-fiction account of life in a Mumbai slum, “behind the beautiful forevers” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com. The book will be offered as a subscription premium gift during the June KPFA fund drive.
Shalom Auslander, author of the novel “Hope: A Tragedy” and the memoir, “Foreskin’s Lament” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Thomas Frank discusses his latest book, “Pity the Billionaire” with Richard Wolinsky in excepts from a KPFA benefit held January 25th, 2012 in Berkeley. The DVD and CD of the benefit are available by subscribing to KPFA during the fund-drive
Tea Obreht, whose novel, “The Tiger’s Wife” was a finalist for the 2011 National Book Award, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Alan Hollinghurst, author of the novel “The Stranger’s Child,” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Mark Vonnegut, author of the memoir “Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of the interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Nicole Krauss, author of the novel “Great House”, now out in trade paper, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Rebroadcast. An extended version of this program can be found at www.bookwaves.com
