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.
Paula McLain, author of the novel “The Paris Wife” which tells the story of Ernest Hemingway’s first marriage, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended 38 minute version of this novel can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Colin Thubron, author of the memoir “To a Mountain in Tibet” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended 42-minute version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Andre Dubus III, author of such novels as “House of Sand and Fog” discusses his latest work, “Townie,” a memoir about growing up in working class towns near Boston as the son of a much revered writer. He is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Richard Wolinsky interviews Jasmin Darznik, author of “The Good Daughter,” a memoir of her mother’s life in pre-revolutionary Iran. An extended 38-minute version of this interview can be found at http://www.bookwaves.com
Interviews Ann Beattie, whose latest collection of short stories is titled “The New Yorker Stories.” She talks, in depth, about her career and about writing.
Fund Drive Hour-long special: Richard Wolinsky presents his 2007 interview with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, which is 40 minutes in length, as a special inducement for subscribers to the Winter Fund Drive.
Fund Drive Special: Excerpts of interviews with Margaret Atwood, Richard Chamberlain and Gore Vidal.
During this special half-hour Bookwaves, Richard Wolinsky airs excerpts of interviews with Paul Krugman, Zadie Smith and Gore Vidal, and offers a 2-CD set, “The Best of Bookwaves” with a subscription to KPFA.
Maxine Hong Kingston, author of such classics as “Woman Warrior” and “China Men” discusses her latest book, “I Love A Broad Margin to My Life” as well as her career with host Richard Wolinsky. A 32-minute extended version of this program can be found at www.bookwaves.com
Colm Toibin, the acclaimed author of the recent short story collection, “The Empty Family” as well as the novels “Brooklyn” and “The Master” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com
